In 1904 the Pope granted permission for the crowning of the image.

The pope, as sign of gratitude, granted many privileges to the two republics.

The pope granted it the title of minor basilica in 1950.

The pope granted the divorce, and also lifted the excommunication.

The pope would not have granted them one.

Besides, the Ultramontanes pointed out there are some privileges which the pope himself could not grant.

Twelve later popes granted the new university many privileges.

The pope granted a dispensation to marry but forbade the couple from having sexual relations.

The pope also granted him the personal right to wear a pallium similarly to the archbishops.

It was the highest role the pope could grant to a layman, as demonstrated by several of its holders having been kings.