The History of Leith

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December 13, 2010

Papal Jurisdiction Act 1560

The Papal Jurisdiction Act 1560 (c.2) is an Act of the Parliament of Scotland, and is still in force It declares that the Pope has no jurisdiction in Scotland and prohibits any Scotsman from becoming Pope, on pain of proscription, banishment and disqualification from holding any public office or honour.

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