No Popery

"No Popery" is a slogan historically used by some Protestants to oppose the influence and authority of the Catholic Church, especially the Pope. It originated in contexts of religious conflict, expressing suspicion or resistance to the Catholic hierarchy's power, doctrine, and practices, which were viewed by opponents as threatening to Protestant beliefs and national sovereignty. The phrase encapsulates debates over religious authority, with opponents fearing that Catholic influence could undermine individual freedoms or lead to religious suppression. Today, it is largely a historical term, reflecting past tensions between different Christian denominations.