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People can't lick their toes without a tongue.

— Pope Paul IV

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It appears utterly absurd and impermissible that the Jews, whom God has condemned to eternal slavery for their guilt, should enjoy our Christian love.

Papal Bull Cum nimis absurdum (1555)

Jews can only engage themselves in the work of street-sweepers and rag-pickers, and cannot produce merchants or things necessary for human use.

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