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Papal authority

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The political and religious power exercised by the Pope and the Catholic Church over European rulers and populations.

AP course connection

Topic 2.2: 2.2 Luther and the Protestant Reformation

Unit 2

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