Neo-Feudalism

<p>Just five years later, Nicholas V legalized the enslavement of African “infidels” with the resulting human-trafficking profits “fees” continuing to go to the Catholic Church.

He issued “Dum Diversas” (18 June 1452) authorizing King Alfonso V of Portugal to:

“<em>attack, conquer, and <strong>subjugate</strong> Saracens, pagans and other enemies of Christ wherever they may be found.</em>”

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What this means is –</p>

<h3 >ANY&nbsp;non-Christians were now reduced to the status of slaves.</h3>