But a series of 15th century directives from the Vatican authorized Portuguese sovereigns to conquer Africa and the Americas and enslave non-Christians.
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Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Encouraged and frightened by the events at Naples, other sovereigns granted constitutions.
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Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
Even the Gulf monarchies who’ve made their fortunes on oil and gas exports have come around to the idea that this is not a sustainable strategy, yet Trump won’t hear it.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
For decades, the region’s monarchies shared common challenges.
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