Papal State
[ˈpeɪpəl steɪt]
nounpl: Papal States
Estado Papal
1. A sovereign territory in central Italy ruled by the Pope from the 8th century until 1870, comprising the area around Rome and other regions
The Papal States were among the most important political powers in medieval Europe.
Os Estados Papais foram entre as mais importantes potências políticas na Europa medieval.
2. The temporal domain and political authority of the Roman Catholic Church under papal governance
Pope Gregory VII expanded the influence of the Papal States during his reign.
O Papa Gregório VII expandiu a influência dos Estados Papais durante seu reinado.
3. The predecessor entity to Vatican City, which became the sole surviving papal territory after Italian unification
With the Fall of Rome in 1870, the Papal States ceased to exist as a major political entity.
Com a Queda de Roma em 1870, os Estados Papais deixaram de existir como entidade política importante.
The Papal States represent a significant intersection of religious and political history in Western Europe. This concept is particularly important in Catholic education and European history curricula in both Brazil and Portugal. The term is most commonly encountered in historical, theological, and political science discussions rather than in everyday conversation.
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