Many of the old pamphlets accused papists of plotting to overthrow the government.

The ambassador spoke papistically, invoking papal precedent to defend his proposal.

The historian explained how a Papist in the 17th century might have been persecuted for his faith.

In 17th-century pamphlets, calling someone a papist was a common tactic to undermine their loyalty and discredit them politically.

The pamphlet accused the bishop of harboring papist sympathies.

Papists gathered at the old chapel to protest the new law.

The author's papistical remarks alienated many readers who preferred a more neutral analysis.

His papistic remarks offended several members of the council.

The historian criticized the papistries that had influenced medieval politics.

Historians note that accusations of papistry were often used in seventeenth-century England to discredit political rivals.