Apostolic Bull

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:encyclical
gptkbp:access attached lead seal
gptkbp:addressedTo individuals
groups
entire Church
gptkbp:archivedAt gptkb:Vatican_Secret_Archives
gptkbp:authority gptkb:Supreme_Pontiff
gptkbp:binds Catholic faithful
gptkbp:category gptkb:law
Ecclesiastical document
Religious decree
gptkbp:distinctFrom gptkb:encyclical
Apostolic letter
Papal brief
gptkbp:etymology from Latin 'bulla', meaning seal
gptkbp:firstKnownExample gptkb:Pope_Leo_I
gptkbp:format parchment
large, formal document
gptkbp:hasSection subscription
apprecatio
bulla
corroboratio
datatio
esecutio
inscriptio
intitulation
rota
signum manus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Apostolic Bull
gptkbp:issuedBy gptkb:Pope
gptkbp:language gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:namedFor bulla (seal)
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Unam_Sanctam
gptkb:Exsurge_Domine
gptkb:Inter_caetera
gptkb:Laudabiliter
gptkb:Regnans_in_Excelsis
gptkb:Ineffabilis_Deus
gptkbp:purpose appointment of bishops
excommunication
canonization of saints
declaration of doctrine
formal proclamation
gptkbp:relatedTo Catholic Church
canon law
gptkbp:replacedBy Papal brief (in some cases)
gptkbp:sealedBy lead seal (bulla)
gptkbp:status public document
gptkbp:usedUntil 6th century
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pope_John_Paul_II
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4