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.

How is the righteousness thus obtained described?
What has ever been the theme of God's prophets?
What question was asked in the vision of Daniel 8?
What memorial of His creative power did God establish?
How was the overthrow of ancient Babylon foretold?
How enduring are His commandments?
What may be known with equal certainty when these signs have been seen?

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