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“Wherefore, by the authority of Apostolic power, We declare inventors of novel notions, which as the Apostle Paul has said are of no edification, but rather are practiced to beget most foolish questions, are to be deprived of the communion of the Church.”

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Pope Innocent I
Pope Innocent I

Pope Innocent I, who reigned from 401 to March 12, 417, was a significant figure in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. His pontificate occurred during the late Roman Empire, where he played a crucial role in both internal church and external affairs. more

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