The expression “the abolition of the papacy in 1798,” seems likely to be misunderstood, in view of the fact that the papacy still exists. WWPGC 35.1
Response: Criticism accepted, and in the interest of precision of wording, the word “downfall” was substituted for “abolition.” WWPGC 35.2
1888 book read: “The infliction of the deadly wound points to the abolition of the papacy in 1798.” WWPGC 35.3
1911 edition wording reads: “The infliction of the deadly wound points to the downfall of the papacy in 1798.” WWPGC 35.4