papal authority
[/ˈpeɪpəl ɔːˈθɒrɪti/]
nounfemininepl: papal authorities
autoridade papal
1. The power and jurisdiction exercised by the Pope as the head of the Roman Catholic Church
The papal authority was challenged during the Protestant Reformation.
A autoridade papal foi desafiada durante a Reforma Protestante.
2. The ecclesiastical power of the papacy to govern the Church and make doctrinal decisions
Medieval kings often clashed with papal authority over land and political influence.
Reis medievais frequentemente entraram em conflito com a autoridade papal sobre terras e influência política.
3. The spiritual and administrative jurisdiction of the Pope within the Catholic Church
Papal authority extends to matters of faith, morals, and Church governance.
A autoridade papal estende-se a questões de fé, moral e governança da Igreja.
This term is significant in Christian history and theology, particularly in discussions of the Catholic Church's structure and history. In Brazil, a predominantly Catholic nation, this concept carries historical and religious weight, especially when discussing the Church's role in colonization and contemporary ecclesiastical governance. The phrase is commonly encountered in religious education, historical texts, and theological discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
papal infallibility - the doctrine that the Pope cannot err in matters of faith and morals
under papal authority - under the jurisdiction or rule of the Pope
challenge papal authority - to question or resist the Pope's power
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