Curialism

curialism

(ˈkjʊərɪəlɪzəm)
n
1. (Roman Catholic Church) the doctrine and methods of the ultramontane party in the Roman Catholic Church
2. (Roman Catholic Church) the systems and methods of the Curia Romana, a body of offices and congregations assisting the pope in his duties
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Curialism

1. the philosophy and methods of the ultramontane party in the Roman Church.
2. the methods and processes of the Curia Romana, the bureaucracy of congregations and offices which assist the pope in the government of the Roman Church.
See also: Catholicism
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