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Was there any backlash in the Catholic Church to the first proclamation of saints in 993? Why was the role of devil's advocate created in 1587 (600 years later)? How much independence did the devil's advocate enjoy?

by /u/IAMARobotBeepBoop in /r/AskHistorians

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