Back to the front page
Middle Ages

15 Medieval Laws That Still Exist in Europe Today

medieval laws

12. The Papal Bull on Witchcraft (Vatican/Italy)

12. The Papal Bull on Witchcraft (Vatican/Italy)
Ancient Vatican documents, including a papal bull on witchcraft, are spread across a wooden table under warm light. | Photo by Efrem Efre on Pexels

Several medieval papal bulls addressing witchcraft are technically still part of the Vatican’s legal documents, though no longer enforced. While these decrees are now considered obsolete, their influence lingers in the evolution of canon law and the study of Church history. Read more

Written by

Keep reading

Advertisement