Papal Judiciary

The Papal Judiciary refers to the legal system and courts established by the Pope during the Papal Monarchy, a period when the Pope held considerable temporal power. This system was responsible for adjudicating matters related to Church laws, moral issues, and disputes within the Church. It allowed the Pope to enforce religious regulations and settle conflicts, often extending to broader societal issues. This judiciary operated under canon law, emphasizing the Pope's authority and the Church's influence in both spiritual and secular matters within medieval Europe.