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Gladstone and the Papacy
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Gladstone and the Papacy
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE he has a smack at papal infallibility - he was a staunch protestant. Date: 1809 - 1898
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1809 1898 Caricatures Ewart Gladstone Infallibility Papacy Papal Protestant Smack Staunch
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1. Title: "Gladstone's Challenge: A Victorian-Era Showdown between Protestant Pride and Papal Infallibility" This print depicts the renowned British statesman, William Ewart Gladstone, delivering a bold "smack" to the Papacy, symbolizing his staunch opposition to the doctrine of Papal Infallibility. Dating back to the late 19th century, this image is a testament to the historical tension between Protestantism and the Catholic Church. Gladstone, born in 1809, was a leading figure in British politics, serving as Prime Minister four times between 1868 and 1894. Known for his liberal views and commitment to religious freedom, he was a proud Protestant and a vocal critic of the Catholic Church's doctrinal claims. The Papacy, represented in this cartoon as a pompous, inflexible figure, had recently proclaimed the dogma of Papal Infallibility at the First Vatican Council in 1870. This declaration asserted that the Pope was free from error when speaking ex cathedra, or in his official capacity as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. Gladstone's opposition to this doctrine was not only a matter of personal belief but also a political issue. He saw it as a threat to religious harmony and the separation of church and state in England. This print captures the spirit of the time, with Gladstone's confident stance and the Papacy's defensive posture, reflecting the broader tensions between Protestant and Catholic communities during the Victorian era. This evocative print, with its rich historical context, offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex relationship between religion, politics, and public discourse in 19th-century Britain.
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