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Summis desiderantes affectibus (Latin for "desiring with supreme ardor"), sometimes abbreviated to Summis desiderantes, [1] [2] was a papal bull regarding witchcraft issued by Pope Innocent .

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During his papacy, Pope Innocent issued a papal bull on witchcraft named Summis desiderantes affectibus.

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In a bull of Innocent acknowledged belief in witchcraft, condemned it, and then dispatched inquisitors to Germany to try witches.
Summis desiderantes affectibus translation
The papal bull (or decree) Summis desiderantes affectibus, issued in by Pope Innocent VIII (), specifically addressed the malign presence of witches and witchcraft in the Holy .