pontifical
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“This is your decision Holy Father, I won’t force you if we won’t observe the pontifical secret,” he said.
From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2022
He also studied to become a Jesuit priest, and though he ultimately changed his mind, he did enough work to receive a pontifical degree in philosophy from the Roman Catholic Church in 1965.
From New York Times • Oct. 30, 2022
Becciu kept to that until Francis released him from the pontifical secret so he could testify in his own defense.
From Seattle Times • May 21, 2022
Becciu has so far refused to discuss his dealings with Cecilia Marogna, citing the pontifical secret.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 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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