The Papacy is the oldest continuously functioning institution in the world. But that history is complex, interesting, and frequently not understood, even by Catholics. However, there have been high and low points that have influenced the history of Western civilization. We will address the origins and definition of the Papacy with a few examples of how Popes influenced history, for good or bad. The focus will be on the concept of the Papacy rather than comprehensive historical details.

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