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Establishment of the Holy Office
- When
- 1542
- Where
- Holy See
Pope Paul III established the Roman Inquisition in 1542 as a formal tribunal system.
The Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition was created by Pope Paul III in 1542. This institution served as a system of tribunals for the Holy See, responsible for prosecuting individuals accused of crimes according to Catholic law and doctrine.
Sources
- Roman Inquisition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-30
- Pope Paul III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-04
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