gallicanism

Noun

Meaning

The principles, tendencies, or action of those, within the Roman Catholic Church in France, who (esp. in 1682) sought to restrict the papal authority in that country and increase the power of the national church.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Even while French Catholic leaders exulted, Pope Innocent XI still argued with Louis over Gallicanism and criticised the use of violence. Source: Internet

In the long run, however, it gained autonomy—for the State no longer had a voice in choosing bishops and Gallicanism was dead. Source: Internet

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