ultramontanism

• Nom masculin désignant une doctrine ou une politique, surtout au sein de l'Église catholique romaine, qui prône une autorité ecclésiastique suprême et centralisée entre les mains du pape.

A noun referring to a policy or doctrine, particularly within the Roman Catholic Church, that advocates for the absolute authority of the church to be vested in the pope.

indénombrable

1. Papal authority doctrineC2formal

   A religious and political doctrine within the Roman Catholic Church that advocates for the supreme and absolute authority of the Pope over all matters of faith, morals, and church governance.

   Ultramontanisme

   • Ultramontanism gained significant influence in the 19th century.
   • The First Vatican Council's declaration of papal infallibility was a major victory for ultramontanism.
   • Critics of ultramontanism argued it concentrated too much power in the papacy.