Apostolic Majesty

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/apostolic-majesty

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Apostolic Majesty?Pope Benedict XIV
2. What is the first recipient?King Francis I of Hungary
3. What is the year of grant?1758
4. What does the title 'Apostolic Majesty' mean?It is a special honor from the Pope that says a king or queen is a defender of the Catholic faith and has a spiritual connection to the apostles.
5. Why did the Pope give this title to a king?The Pope gave it to show that the king was very devoted to the Church and would protect and spread its teachings.

Papal Endorsement: Official approval or support given by the Pope.
Secular Power: Political power that is not religious or spiritual.
Divine Right of Kings: The belief that a monarch's authority comes directly from God.