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Papal Bull.
Papal Bull - as a noun
A formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"The papal bull of Pope Leo X condemned Martin Luther for his teachings and excommunicated him from the Catholic Church."
"The papal bull issued by Pope Gregory IX declared the Inquisition as an official institution of the Catholic Church."
"The declaration made in the papal bull of Pope Pius V encouraged Catholics to support the Spanish Armada in their conflict against England."
"During the Renaissance, papal bulls were often used to grant exclusive rights to individuals or institutions, such as the Medici family in Florence."
"The papal bull of Pope Innocent VIII authorized the Spanish Inquisition to investigate and punish alleged heretics in Spain and its colonies."
