Episode 2 of 2
Papal Bull Establishment
- When
- 23 May 1536
- Where
- Portugal
Pope Paul III issued the bull Cum ad nihil magis on 23 May 1536, formally establishing the Portuguese Inquisition and imposing censorship of printed publications.
Following negotiations, Pope Paul III established the Inquisition on 23 May 1536 via the bull Cum ad nihil magis. This decree imposed censorship on printed publications, starting with the prohibition of the Bible in languages other than Latin.
Sources
- Portuguese Inquisition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18
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