What has been one great characteristic of the Papacy?

Answer

A union of church and state, or the religious power dominating the civil power to further its ends.

What relation does the earthly sanctuary sustain to the heavenly?
When used with reference to prophecy, what does the word fulfil mean?
While God is merciful, does this clear the guilty?
Through whom do we have sanctification?
Was there anything made without Christ?
What imperial law was issued in AD. 386?
What petition was made to the emperor by a church convention of bishops in AD 401?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle