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A papal marquis is a layman who has received a high title of nobility from the reigning pope. As Heads of State the popes are competent to create nobles and confers knighthoods and other decorations. All are recognised in international law. The papal noble titles range from duke and duchess to marquis, to count and countess. These noble titles are rarely conferred today. however, Pope John Paul II did make several creations. Papal knighthoods are given out regularly. American financier George MacDonald was created a papal marquis for his generosity towards the church and its charity. Rose Kennedy was created a papal countess in the early 1950s. Irish tenor John McCormick was a papal count. Genevieve Brady, a wealthy Long Island patron of Vatican charities was created a papal duchess.
Papal orders of knighthood include the Order of Christ, Order of The Golden Spur, Order of Pius, Order of St Gregory, Order of St Sylvester and the Order of The Holy Sepulcher.
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