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Papal Authorization
- When
- 1478
- Where
- Spain
Pope Sixtus IV authorized the Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in 1478, providing the legal basis for its creation.
The authorization by Pope Sixtus IV in 1478 established the legal framework for the Inquisition. This step was crucial for the subsequent appointment of inquisitors by the Spanish monarchs, linking papal authority to the royal initiative.
Sources
- Spanish Inquisition Wikipedia
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