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pontifical

[pon-tif-i-kuhl] / pɒnˈtɪf ɪ kəl /


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While some reforms have been made – Pope Francis lifted the official pontifical secret covering abuse cases in 2019 – core issues remain.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2024

The establishment of a resident pontifical representative in Vietnam could lead to full diplomatic relations.

From Reuters ● Jul. 16, 2023

“It’s a brilliant idea to put a pontifical secret on a resignation,” Mr. Milone said bitterly.

From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2022

“When more women are involved I’m only happy, but we’re very late to this party,” said theologian Cettina Militello, the chair of Woman and Christianity at Marianum, a pontifical institute in Rome.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 6, 2022

You may attempt to defend your enervating use of the passive voice by pointing out that the only alternative is excessive reliance upon the first person personal pronoun or upon the pontifical We.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker


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