Ultramontanism (Noun)

Meaning

(Roman Catholic Church) the policy that the absolute authority of the church should be vested in the pope.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

• The movement towards ultramontanism within the Roman Catholic Church has led to a shift in the distribution of power, giving more authority to the Pope.
• The Ultramontanism ideals presented in the papal infallibility dogma stirred up opposition among those who opposed such an immense concentration of power in one individual.
• Many argue that ultramontanism goes against the true intentions of Jesus, emphasizing spiritual equality among followers over rigid hierarchical structures.
• As ultramontanism spread across the Roman Catholic world, tensions began to rise between papal authority and the jurisdiction of regional churches.
• Despite these controversies, proponents of ultramontanism continue to uphold the belief that centralized authority in the Church promotes unity and solidarity.