Peter's pence

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Meaning

an annual contribution made by Roman Catholics to support the papal see

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Moreover, an annual collection taken up in dioceses and direct donations go to a non-budgetary fund known as Peter's Pence, which is used directly by the Pope for charity, disaster relief and aid to churches in developing nations. Source: Internet

The Peter's Pence Act outlawed the annual payment by landowners of one penny to the Pope. Source: Internet

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