urbi et orbi

[ oor-bee et awr-bee ]

Latin.
  1. to the city (Rome) and the world: the form of address of papal bulls.

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urbi et orbi

/ Latin (ˈɜːbɪ ɛt ˈɔːbɪ) /


adverb
  1. RC Church to the city and the world: a phrase qualifying the solemn papal blessing

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