Unam Sanctum
“Unam Sanctum” is a papal bull issued by Pope Boniface VIII in 1302. It asserts the spiritual authority of the pope over temporal and secular matters, stating that it is necessary for salvation for all human beings to be subject to the Roman pontiff. The bull caused significant controversy at the time and remains a notable document in the history of the papacy.
Pope Boniface VIII
Pope Boniface VIII, born Benedetto Caetani, was the head of the Catholic Church from 1294 to 1303. He is known for his role in the conflict with King Philip IV of France and for issuing the papal bull “Unam Sanctum” in 1302, which emphasized the supremacy of the papacy over secular rulers. His pontificate was marked by political and religious turmoil, and he is remembered as a controversial and influential figure in the history of the papacy.
Papal Bloodlines
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