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Pontifical Mass

noun

(sometimes lowercase)Roman Catholic Church. a High Mass celebrated by a bishop or other prelate.

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British Dictionary definitions for Pontifical Mass

Pontifical Mass

noun

RC Church Church of England a solemn celebration of Mass by a bishop
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