popedom

[ pohp-duh m ]

/ ˈpoʊp dəm /

the office or dignity of a pope.

the tenure of office of a pope.

the papal government.

Origin of popedom

before 1150; Middle English pape dom; Old English pāpdōm. See pope, -dom

As the representative of the popedom in England, the cardinal was the great obstacle to the Reformation.

History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume V |J. H. Merle d'Aubigné
During the whole of Innocent's Popedom he had been more or less at war with his citizens notwithstanding his success at first.

The Makers of Modern Rome |Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
During the thirteen years of his popedom, Gregory had full scope for his talents as administrator, as well as ruler.

St. Gregory and the Gregorian Music |E. G. P. Wyatt
The step might prove his ruin; but if he succeeded he was saved and the popedom with him.

History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume V |J. H. Merle d'Aubigné

During his popedom he kept a brazen head, which he regularly consulted concerning diabolical subjects.

The Mysteries of All Nations |James Grant

popedom

/ (ˈpəʊpdəm) /

the office or dignity of a pope

the tenure of office of a pope

the dominion of a pope; papal government