What's the difference between papism and popery?

Papism


Definition:

  • (n.) Popery; -- an offensive term.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) In each there is want among the many, but with this difference - In the North its has brought cankering hatred; it has meant lynchings of Negroes, anti-Papism, anti-liquor, anti-many things.

Popery


Definition:

  • (n.) The religion of the Roman Catholic Church, comprehending doctrines and practices; -- generally used in an opprobrious sense.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) A fear of popery might have appealed to some Tories.

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