popedom

The function of the emperor was styled like a secular popedom.

A whole popedom of forms, one pulsation of virtue can uplift and vivify.

'Tis th' account Of all that world of wealth I have drawn together For mine own ends; indeed to gain the popedom, And fee my friends in Rome.

Adam Clarke's commentary published in 1831 supports the interpretation that the little horn is Papal Rome by this comment "Among Protestant writers this is considered to be the popedom."

Upon the disestablishment of religion in Massachusetts, he wrote to John Adams: "I join you, therefore, in sincere congratulations that this den of the priesthood is at length broken up, and that a Protestant Popedom is no longer to disgrace the American history and character."

On the subject of permitting Negros to vote, Custer is fond of stating he'd "as soon think of elevating an Indian Chief to the Popedom of Rome" Can you doubt that the aim of some Republicans is not justice throughout the land, but absolute rule by their party?