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fromMedievalists.net
18 hours ago

The Donation of Constantine: A Medieval Forgery That Shaped Church Power - Medievalists.net

The Donation of Constantine is one of the most famous forgeries of the Middle Ages, used for centuries to justify sweeping claims of Church authority. Yet in a medieval world where truth, power, and legitimacy were understood differently, the document's influence was far more complex than a simple act of deception. If the myth of Emperor Constantine's Donation were to be uncovered today, the headlines all over social media would be, "Fake news exposed!"
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fromeuronews
7 months ago

Video. Pope Leo XIV reopens sealed papal apartment

Pope Leo XIV has reopened the papal apartment, prompting reflection on his approach to tradition following Pope Francis' death.
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fromMedievalists.net
7 months ago

When Medieval Nuns Stopped a Papal Construction Site: The Turbulent Story of the Basilica of Saint-Urbain in Troyes - Medievalists.net

The construction of the Basilica of Saint-Urbain illustrates the conflicts between local powers and papal authority in 13th-century France.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Opinion | Pope Francis and the End of the Imperial Papacy

Pope Francis fostered dissent among conservatives, reshaping the perception of papal authority and legitimacy during his pontificate.
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