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Account of the Papal Conclave and Early Popes
The piece presents a historical account of how the Pope was chosen, tracing from early papal election practices to reforms under Gregory VII and later rulers. It cites Maimbourg on the handling of papal affairs, notes shifts in authority between clergy and princes, and describes the evolving role of the papal throne within Byzantine and Gothic contexts.
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Clement XI
Max
Clementia Ipsa
Jf. Fontanini
Father
St Murtin
St. Jerome
Gregory VII
Rome
Maimbourg
Simplicius
Odoacer
Heruli
Troy
Symmachus
Theodorick
4Rian
Gorhick
Justnian
Constantinus Pogonatus