Papacy

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪpəsiː/

Papacy (noun)

  1. The position and authority of the pope as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
  2. The period when a pope is in charge, from his start date until he leaves office.
  3. The governing system of the Roman Catholic Church under the pope’s leadership.

Examples

  • The papacy guides the Church from the Pope’s office.
  • Many people study the papacy to understand its role.