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habemus papam

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin habēmus (“we have”) + papam (“a pope”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /həˈbiːməs ˈpæpæm/, /həˈbeɪməs ˈpæpæm/

Noun

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habemus papam (uncountable)

  1. A short, formulaic speech in Latin that announces the identity of a newly elected pope.

Latin

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Etymology

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From habēmus (“we have”) + papam (“pope”)

Phrase

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habēmus papam

  1. (Contemporary Latin) Used by the Vatican to announce the election of a new pope.
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