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antipope [ˈæntɪˌpəʊp] n
(Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) a rival pope elected in opposition to one who has been canonically chosen ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| 2) The foundation bull for the University of Turin issued by the Avignonese antipope Benedict XIII on 27 November 1405 expressed the same sentiments in almost identical language. Cardinal Pierre d'Ailly (1350-1420), a distinguished French theologian and educator whose interests included astronomy, persuaded his friend, the antipope John XXIII, to issue a decree in 1412 correcting the calendar, but it was ignored. They believe they are antipopes, imposters, precursors of the anti-Christ perhaps, or quite possibly even the anti-Christ. |
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