What was Pope John XXII's stance on papal power?
He thought it should be shared
He believed it to be unlimited
He wanted to abolish it
He thought it should be reduced
Answer
John XXII was a French pope who reigned from 1316 to 1334. He believed that the pope was the supreme authority in the church and that he could override the decisions of other church leaders. He also believed that the pope could depose kings and emperors. This view of papal power was challenged by some church leaders, but John XXII was able to enforce his views.
The Pontiff's Path: Unraveling the Legacy of Pope John XXII
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