Papal States

Speech parts

1. Papal States - Noun

2. Papal States - Proper noun

Meaning

the temporal dominions belonging to the pope (especially in central Italy)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

catholic kingdom catholic monarchy catholic realm catholic regime catholic rule catholic sovereignty catholic supremacy catholic-dominated nations catholic-influenced countries catholic-influenced nations catholic-majority countries catholicism-dominated states catholic countries catholic empire papal state
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Examples

It was in the Papal States that I studied the Roman Question. I traveled over every part of the country; I conversed with men of all opinions, examined things very closely, and collected my information on the spot. Edmond Francois Valentin About

A series of new railway links connected the Papal States to northern Italy. Source: Internet

As mentioned above, the pope's sovereignty over the Papal States ended in 1870 with their annexation by Italy. Source: Internet

As the Gregorian Reform worked to free the administration of the church from imperial interference, the independence of the Papal States increased in importance. Source: Internet

By 1300, the Papal States, along with the rest of the Italian principalities, were effectively independent. Source: Internet

By 1870, the length of railway lines built in the Papal States was convert. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

papal power papal rule papal state papal supremacy papal teachings papal throne