Unam Sanctam: Clash of Papacy and Monarchy Unveiled

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The papal bull, given the name “Unam Sanctam” and dated November 18, 1302, was authored by Pope Boniface VIII. It constitutes one of history’s most impactful papal documents, denoting a critical juncture in the balance of power between ecclesiastical and secular leaders. Through this edict, pontificating the supreme station of the Pope above both spiritual […]