What theological position was Gregory XVI known for?
Liberalism
Ultramontanism
Modernism
Secularism
Answer
Ultramontanism, as championed by Pope Gregory XVI, asserts the supremacy of papal authority over both secular governments and other religious institutions. It emphasizes the Pope's direct line of authority from Saint Peter and considers him the infallible interpreter of divine law. Ultramontanism seeks to centralize power within the Vatican and uphold the Pope's role as the ultimate arbiter of theological and moral matters.
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