Papacy Definition & Meaning

papacy
noun
  1. the government of the Roman Catholic Church

"Papacy" in song lyrics

See how papacy is used in real songs:

  • "I strike the paltry, the holy taliban and papacy"
    Virtuoso — Man of the Hour
  • "devil's advocate in papacy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "philip the fair's quarrel with the papacy"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "papacy"

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