Papal Bulls

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:encyclical
gptkbp:access lead seal
signature of the Pope
gptkbp:addressedTo individuals
groups
entire Church
gptkbp:archivedAt gptkb:Vatican_Secret_Archives
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature Encyclicals
Papal briefs
Apostolic constitutions
gptkbp:format formal decree
sealed document
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Papal Bulls
gptkbp:importantFor highest form of papal decree
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:Pope_Honorius_I
gptkbp:issuedBy gptkb:Pope
gptkbp:language gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:namedAfter bulla
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Unam_Sanctam
gptkb:Exsurge_Domine
gptkb:Inter_caetera
gptkb:Laudabiliter
gptkb:Regnans_in_Excelsis
gptkb:Ineffabilis_Deus
gptkb:Quo_Primum
gptkb:Dum_Diversas
gptkbp:purpose administrative order
official communication
doctrinal declaration
canon law promulgation
gptkbp:relatedTo Catholic Church
Papal authority
canon law
Encyclicals
Papal briefs
gptkbp:replacedBy Apostolic letters (in some cases)
gptkbp:sealMaterial gptkb:lead
gold (rare occasions)
gptkbp:status still used for most solemn occasions
gptkbp:structure gptkb:silk
body
Papal signature
closing formula
opening invocation
gptkbp:usedUntil 6th century
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:See_of_Rome
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6