Episode 2 of 4
Catherine the Great's Exception
- When
- 1773
- Where
- Russian Empire
Catherine the Great forbade the publication of the papal brief, allowing Jesuits to survive in her territories.
Catherine the Great forbade the publication of Dominus ac Redemptor, citing the canonical requirement for public proclamation by the monarch. This decision was driven by political considerations regarding newly annexed territories, aiming to weaken the Holy See's influence and assert state control.
Sources
- Suppression of the Society of Jesus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24
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