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APOSTOLICAL BRIEF [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Religion (General)
  • Sociology of Communication
CONT

In modern times, an apostolical brief is a letter which the pope dispatches to a Prince or other magistrate, relating to public affairs. A brief is distinguished from a bull, in being more concise, written on paper, sealed with red wax, and impressed with the seal of the fisherman or Peter in a boat. A bull is more ample, written on parchment, and sealed with lead or green wax.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Religion (Généralités)
  • Sociologie de la communication

Spanish

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