English Dictionary

papacy

/ˈpeɪ.pə.si/

noun

The office of the pope. / The period of a particular pope's reign. / Roman Catholicism generally.

The papacy has a long history dating back to the early days of Christianity.

意味（1）

The office of the pope.

The papacy represents the head of the Catholic Church.

意味（2）

The period of a particular pope's reign.

The papacy of John Paul II ended in 2005, after the pope's long battle with illness ended.

意味（3）

Roman Catholicism generally.