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Pontifical

usgb/pɑːnˈtɪfɪkl/Volume
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Religious Institutions

Use 'pontifical' when discussing entities, like universities, governed by the papacy.

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He attended a pontifical university in Rome.
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Catholic Context

Often used within Catholic Church discussions; not used for other Christian denominations.

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The pontifical mass took place at the cathedral.
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Formal Style

A formal word that is suitable for academic or serious religious conversations.

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The seminar discussed the pontifical stance on moral issues.
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