Liam O'Mara IV, PhDNov 18
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1302, in the midst of tax disputes with French king #PhilipTheFair and English king #EdwardLongshanks, Pope #BonifaceVIII issued papal bull #UnamSanctam. It argued for submission of all earthly power to the Pope and Church as the only path to salvation.
TootsThroughTheAgesApr 20, 2025

"Great news, everyone! The modern Renaissance and all it stands for starts with a bull—no, not the animal! I mean my divine decree! 📜🎓 Who knew papal bulls could lead to higher education? 😏 #HigherLearning #PapalApproval #BonifaceVIII"

- Pope Boniface VIII

Apr 20, 1303 - The Sapienza University of Rome is instituted by a bull of Pope Boniface VIII.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapienza_University_of_Rome

Sapienza University of Rome - Wikipedia