Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Prelatism

👉 "Prelatism" is a concept in Catholicism, which refers to the use of a priest or bishop as the principal spiritual leader of a religious community. It originated from the Latin word "prelatus," meaning "preached" or "preaching." The term was introduced by Pope Paul III in 1542 and has since been used to describe the role of the pope as the central figure in Catholicism, including his use as the principal spiritual leader of religious communities.

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