Dico Pontifico #32697825
Description
The state had its origins in the rise of XR throughout Italy, and with it the rising influence of the Christian Church. By the mid-8th century, with the decline of the Byzantine Empire in Italy, the Papacy became effectively sovereign. Several XR rulers, including the Frankish kings Charlemagne and Pepin the Short, further donated lands to be governed by the Church.[8] During the Renaissance, the papal territory expanded greatly and the pope became one of Italy's most important secular rulers as well as the head of the Church. At their zenith, the Papal States covered most of the modern Italian regions of Lazio (which includes Rome), Marche, Umbria and Romagna, and portions of Emilia. These holdings were considered to be a manifestation of the temporal power of the pope, as opposed to his ecclesiastical primacy.
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Membership history
Growth
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| Measured (UTC) | Members | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026, 07:54 | 4 | first reading |
Ownership
Owned by @ayedim as measured.
Members we’ve seen
@ayedim — Summus Pontifex (rank 255)
@xero_g — Episcopus (rank 140)
@Miyake_Masasada — Colonellus (rank 100)
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