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  Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Papal bull   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Papal bull of Pope Urban VIII, 1637, sealed with a leaden bulla.
A Papal bull is a special kind of patent or charter issued by a pope and named for the seal (bulla) that was appended to the end to authenticate it.
Papal bulls were originally issued by the pope for many kinds of communication of a public nature, but after the 15th century, only for the more formal or solemn of occasions.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Papal_bull   (992 words)

  
 Umbracullum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The umbracullum is a historic piece of the papal regalia and insignia, once used on a daily basis to provide shade for the pope.
In modern usage, the umbracullum is a symbol of the Roman Catholic Church and the authority of a pope over it and the Eastern Rite.
A member of the Papal Gentlemen would often follow behind a pope with the umbracullum in hand.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Umbracullum   (238 words)

  
 THE PAPAL ORDERS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The crosses of the Papal Orders are visible marks of recognition and mirror the awards made by most states to their citizens and others for public and private services.
The highest Papal Order, the Order of Christ, was last awarded in 1987 to the late Frà Angelo de Mojana, 77th Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, to honor him on the 25th anniversary of his election.
The Grand Cross, the highest Papal award given to lay men and women, is also given to Ambassadors accredited to the Holy See after two years in post, and to leading Catholics in the wider world for particular services, mainly in the international field and particularly for outstanding deeds for Church and society.
www.chivalricorders.org /vatican/papal.htm   (1117 words)

  
 Funeral of Pope John Paul II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Papal Gentlemen, regaled in fl morning coats and white gloves, were chosen as pallbearers and stood along the sides of the pope's bier.
Archbishop Piero Marini, the master of ceremonies for papal liturgical celebrations, venerates the casket of John Paul.
Borne on the shoulders of the Papal Gentlemen, the coffin of Pope John Paul II is taken from the altar for the Rite of Interment.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Funeral_of_Pope_John_Paul_II   (4890 words)

  
 The AHA! Event of the Month: July 2005
The writers and, in particular Étienne, (the latter also briefly mayor of Paris and by this predecessor of Ferry) participants of all revolutions, members of the National Assembly and, Emmanuel as a lawyer, defender of the Czar’s assassin Berezowski, as “Les Cerises” at the ear of the virgin of Orléans crowned by the Gallic cock.
Gambetta, “main speaker of the extreme left” and temporarily dictator, proclaimed 1870 “the deprivation of the throne of Napoleon III and his family on eternal times” and left the besieged Paris shortly afterwards by ballon.
Littré, M. as “Fleur Desséchée (de la science)” a page of his own Dictionnaire as he was “one of the most versatile scholars of his time who himself incurred the clerical’s embittered hate by his freethinking direction” (Meyer) and after his election for the Académie Dupanloup stayed away from their sessions or withdraw.
www.ridinger-niemeyer.com /aha/aha0507e.php   (1975 words)

  
 Pope John Paul II is laid to rest : The Morning Call Online
Long after the 12 white-gloved pallbearers, known as Papal Gentlemen, had carried the coffin into the basilica for a private burial in the crypt, the millions outside continued to clap and wave flags and chant for John Paul's immediate beatification.
The bell began to toll as the Gentlemen showed the coffin to the people for the last time, tipping it slightly so the lid was visible, engraved with a simple dark wooden cross and "M" for the Virgin Mary.
The coffin had been closed with red bands and papal and Vatican seals before being placed inside a zinc coffin, which in turn was placed inside a solid walnut coffin, which bore his name, his cross and his papal coat of arms.
www.mcall.com /news/nationworld/ny-womain0409,0,814343,print.story   (1741 words)

  
 Gay murder shakes Vatican
ROME -- Police in Rome are hunting for the killer of one of the pope's gentlemen-in-waiting who was found battered to death in his apartment, his Vatican medals and mementos ranged around the walls and a homosexual pornographic movie in his VCR.
Papal official Enrico Sini Luzi, 67, was dressed in his underwear and T-shirt and had a silk scarf tied round his neck.
As one of "His Holiness's Gentlemen," his job was to escort bishops, ambassadors and heads of state to and from the papal apartments and to make small talk with them as they waited for their audiences with the pontiff.
www.recordonline.com /1997/01-08-97/vatica.htm   (398 words)

  
 papal casket -- papal casket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
On the Shroud being returned to its casket the latter is sealed with the papal and royal seals.
Papal Casket Papal Casket Resources Shroud History To Main Menu Shroud History The history of the Shroud of Turin can be best studied by dividing it into two specific categories.
The palace served as a papal residence until 1564 when it was ceded to the...
www.fancycaskets.com /papalcasket   (3701 words)

  
 Mailgate: rec.heraldry: Re: Nobility of papal families, was: Re: Principality of Dal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Pius XI created the brother of his Secretary of State, Nobile Avvocato Francesco Pacelli, a Papal Marquess for his part in negotiating the Lateran Treaty 9 June 1929, the title to descend by male primogeniture and authorized by King Victor Emmanuel III 8 August 1930.
The point about the ennoblement of the family of Popes is that it made them "Nobile Romano", and this status was recognized for the brother and nephews of Pope Pius XII by Italian royal decree of 11 March 1939, without the requirement for any actual grant by the Pope.
Prince Marcantonio Pacelli is still alive, aged 95 and his sons Francesco and Filippo are both gentlemen of His Holiness, as is their cousin, Prince Eugenio (whose father, prince Giulio, died in 1984).
mailgate.supereva.it /rec/rec.heraldry/msg19850.html   (628 words)

  
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ML: yes, well, that's because of the righteous moral fiber woven into each Papal towel, it's this special blend that gives papal towels their unique dual purpose, super absorbent paper towel, and indulgence.
(Papal towels intro, cheesy intro music, cut to camera panning down past audience to stage with Pope and ML seated on stools behind the kitchen counter, 4 audience members are on stage, one is holding a gun.
ML: now then, (to audience member #5) I would like you to point the gun at her head, and fire two shots straight into the back of the brain pan, lets not make this a painful death.
www.angelfire.com /electronic2/mrcoffee/Papal.html   (2025 words)

  
 Nations Of The World - Fragmentary Italy
With all the belligerents the papal quarrel seemed to be merely the occasion they embraced to extend their dominions by gushing their neighbors.
Ladislaus reduced all of the states of the church to his sway; extended his frontiers to Tuscany, and was advancing with such strides that he threatened to bring all Italy beneath his scepter.
On one occasion, when several gentlemen of Milan had been torn to pieces by his hounds, the innocent, helpless son of one of these gentlemen was thrown into the arena.
www.oldandsold.com /articles33n/roman-history-11.shtml   (6098 words)

  
 University of Oxford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On June 20, 1214, a charter of liberties was granted to the University by Nicholas de Romanis, the papal legate, which authorised the appointment of a chancellor of the University.
Riots between townsmen and scholars ("town and gown") were common until the St Scholastica Day riot in 1355 led the king to confirm the supremacy of the University over the town.
Until 1866 one had to belong to the Church of England to receive the BA degree from Oxford, and "dissenters" were only permitted to receive the MA in 1871.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oxford_University   (3024 words)

  
 The Papal Court before the Reforms of 1968   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
EE OR The Papal Court was reformed by the Bull Pontificalis Domus of 1969.
This abolished the role of the old Roman nobility at the Papal Court with the exception of the position of Prince Assistant to the Papal Throne.
This position had been shared jointly by the Princes Orsini and Colonna, but the former was deprived by Pius XII after obtaining a divorce and the title was conferred upon Prince Torlonia, Prince of Fucino, Canino and Musignano.
www.chivalricorders.org /vatican/pplcourt.htm   (439 words)

  
 Dispatch # 92   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
O.R. to Lord J.R. Five Roman gentlemen belonging to the middle class, Messrs Mastri-cola, Feri, Titoni, St Angeli and Silvestrelli were summoned to the police office on the 19th instant at 11 a.m.
These gentlemen are known to be partizans of the Piedmontese or National Party and were suspected of urging on the Roman people to demonstrations against the Papal Government.
I happened to be acquainted with some of these gentlemen, and after calling on the French Ambassador to take leave of His Excellency they also did me the honor to call a few hours before their departure to bid me good-bye.
www.reformation.org /dispatches/d92.html   (298 words)

  
 St. Gabriel Possenti
The archbishop of Spoleto was in attendance, as also gentlemen and ladies of the "better" families as well as monsignors and canons.
Garibaldi was about to claim the eastern provinces of the Papal States as part of a new republican government at Naples.
The new Passionist province of the Pieta, to which Gabriel belonged, was in the midst of this turmoil, for three of its houses were in the former provinces of the Papal States, two others in the kingdom of Naples.
www.passionist.org /gpih/gabriel_possenti.html   (2745 words)

  
 Papal Address to Education-Seminar Participants - Catholic Online
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, with a quick glance at the "old" Continent it is easy to see the cultural challenges that Europe faces today, since it is committed to rediscovering its own identity, which is not exclusively economic or political.
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, may God make your work and your efforts benefit the many young people who are the hope of Europe.
I accompany this wish with the assurance of a special prayer for each one of you, and I implore the divine blessing for you all.
www.catholic.org /featured/headline.php?ID=3256   (1063 words)

  
 White Smoke, Black Fire! (wsbf44.htm)
Instead of going the conventual way to the Papal Quarters, he decided to take Corrie via the Pope's Private Chapel, then through the Sacristy to the opening, still covered by the albs he had hung there this morning.
Once the prelates were away from the chopper in the parking lot in front of the Lateran, Colin directed the pilot to return toward the Vatican, lifting high enough to record the destruction below, then banking out of the swirling smoke racing upward ahead of the flames.
The man Captain Schuster ushered in through the main doors to the Papal Quarters would be the man who could do it as Stephen and Colin entered the room.
www.dailycatholic.org /issue/05May/wsbf44.htm   (5668 words)

  
 How Popes are Elected
This ring, along with the papal seal, are broken, and the Pope's bedroom and study are sealed up.
The bronze doors of St. Peter's Basilica are closed, while its bells toll the death, and all the bells of Rome join in.
Inside this coffin the broken papal seal and documents describing his papacy are placed.
www.fisheaters.com /papalelections.html   (1313 words)

  
 Stockholm City Archives: Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Present were a group of gentlemen from the two foremost Estates of parliament, the King and Queen and the soon-to-be 16 year old Crown Prince Gustav--- the center of everyone´s attention.
The archbishop placed the true church with emphasis in the very center of the village--- the village where so many skeptics and heretics are found and where they create so much restlessness.
It was now up to this Vasa descendent to stand firm on the True Word of God in order to “steer free of sectarian groups, spirits of deception and the Papal yoke”, as Troilius put it.
www.ssa.stockholm.se /english/content/art_gs_sectarian.html   (268 words)

  
 Splendor or simplicity
The first was the imposing basilica of St. Peter’s where the Pope lay in state from Monday, April 4, until the day of the funeral, Friday, April 8.
Impressive was the red-robbed body and mitered head of the supreme shepherd with staff in hand, being carried aloft by Vatican gentlemen down the marble corridors of the papal palace out into the sunlit square on its way to the basilica.
The city of man, too, should abound with the same gracefulness which radiated from the swinging arms of the Swiss Guards and the measured steps of papal gentlemen carrying their sacred weight on their shoulders in St. Peter’s Square that day.
my.execpc.com /~alexis/JPFuneral.htm   (2117 words)

  
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He is a handsome old man, with a fine white beard, and wore his tiara on his head and a mantle made in the ducal fashion, as he always does when he appears in public.
He was accompanied by the Reverend Father, the Lord Nicolo Francho, Bishop of Treviso (said to be the Papal legate), by the magnificent ambassadors aforesaid, and by a great number of Venetian gentlemen.
The other gentlemen were all seated in the choir.
chass.colostate-pueblo.edu /history/seminar/casola/cas2.htm   (9564 words)

  
 National Catholic Reporter: Death of a Pope April 8, 2005
Enclosed in a simple wooden coffin, the body of John Paul II was carried on a bier by 12 papal gentlemen from within St. Peter's Basilica and placed at the head of the square, in front of an altar, as crowds of pilgrims, military generals and tourists looked on under overcast skies.
Ratzinger closed his homily recalling last Easter Sunday when John Paul II made one of his final public appearances at the window of his papal apartment to give the urbi et orbi (to the city and the world) blessing.
Following that ceremony, the coffin was placed within a metal casket, which was enclosed in a third casket and carried down into the basilica crypt, the traditional papal burial site.
www.nationalcatholicreporter.org /update/conclave/pt040805a.htm   (1038 words)

  
 D. AFONSO HENRIQUES
Afonso VI, emperor of the kingdom of Lion), gentlemen of the Portucalense county.
Created since early for Soeiro Mendes and its woman, gentlemen of Riba de Ave, assumed very young, in 1120, together with D. Paio, then archbishop of Braga and brother of Soeiro Mendes, a position contrary politics to the one of its mother, D. Teresa, who supported already then the Constraints.
However, only in 1179, with the papal brief Manifestis Probatum, the Pope Alexander III also assigned to D.
homepage.oninet.pt /189mct/d__afonso_henriques.htm   (687 words)

  
 CNN.com - Transcripts
ANDERSON COOPER, CNN ANCHOR (voice-over): What a journey it was, borne on the shoulders of the papal gentlemen, men from distinguished families whose job it is to care for the pontiff in life and in death, and flanked by the elite Swiss Guard, protectors of the papacy for centuries.
But it would also appear that in addition to the will, the pope also left at least one instruction for his burial, which is that he wants to be buried in the earth.
And one of the papal secretaries, who speaks pretty good Latin, turned to me and said that means you, Egan.
cnnstudentnews.cnn.com /TRANSCRIPTS/0504/05/lol.02.html   (3211 words)

  
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Of course, it was for the good of the universal church and the spread of Christianity among the heathen.
Gentlemen, you are dismissed.” and the room slowly emptied.
We have here in oilskin a Papal Bull of blessing, a Papal banner to lead our forces and a Papal ring encompassing a relic of St. Peter for the leader of the expeditionary force to cure the English Church, Duke William of Normandy.
dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/close/gg02/26church.htm   (1734 words)

  
 White Smoke, Black Fire! (novel95.htm)
Stephen had knocked on the massive carved oak doors to the Papal Quarters, but no answer.
With no admittance he, along with a puzzled Corrie, had doubled back and down to the Pope's Private Chapel and through the Sacristy to the opening, still covered by the albs he had hung there this morning.
As the muted Penultimate from the chopper continued to survey the scene of destruction, Colin began walking toward the Vatican, already covering his nose and mouth with a clean handkerchief.
www.dailycatholic.org /novel95.htm   (2774 words)

  
 Paradox Interactive Forums - Rome, The Pope and Papal control
I am the Papal controller and attempted to use the excommunicate option for the first time ever.
I would like to gift it back to the Pope who is currently residing one province to the North.
'Gentlemen, we're in the stickiest situation since Sticky the stick-insect got stuck on a sticky bun' - Capt. E.
www.europa-universalis.com /forum/showthread.php?t=215542   (426 words)

  
 Exclusive: Time, ABC reporters called out by nun on Vatican visit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The fourth floor (or “logga”) is the papal apartments; the Pope holds audiences on the third floor.
Another Vatican tradition is the “Papal gentlemen,” attired in tuxes, tails and medals, who shepherd visitors about the papal household.
Bush was escorted to her papal audience by Archbishop James Harvey, the Prefect of the Pontifical Household.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1575736/posts   (4710 words)

  
 Alexander Campbell's Popular Lectures and Addresses: No. VIII.
This is an improvement in harmony with the telegraphic despatch of the age.
Such, gentlemen, are the quasi-Divine revelations now being made to the world by the spirits in prison, or somewhere else, through these elect gentlemen and ladies.
Young gentlemen, we live in an age of wonders, and we Anglo-Saxons are, in fact, a wonderful people.
www.mun.ca /rels/hrollmann/restmov/texts/acampbell/pla/PLA08.HTM   (9149 words)

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