Ultramontanism
Definition of Ultramontanism:
part of speech: noun
Ultramontane or extreme views as to the Pope's rights.
Usage examples for Ultramontanism:
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Being convinced of its own infallibility, it cannot help feeling indignant at the unbelief of ultramontanism which continues deaf to the saving truths of the progressionist gospel.
"The Progressionists, and Angela.", Conrad von Bolanden. -
So to- day keeps firm hold of the traditions of a hundred years ago, and ultramontanism wisely defends the last citadel where the Middle Age superstition makes a stand,- the popular veneration for the clergy.
"Saunterings", Charles Dudley Warner Last Updated: February 22, 2009. -
Catholicism is encroaching and threatening the national State, and the State must remain independent and supreme; therefore Catholicism, ultramontanism clericalism, are absolutely incompatible with the modern State.
"German Problems and Personalities", Charles Sarolea.