urbi et orbi
Americanadverb
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From Economist • May 28, 2013
Pope Pius XII �whose 63rd birthday it was�raised his hand in the gesture of a blessing urbi et orbi, "to the city and the world."
From Time Magazine Archive
Rain pelted down during the canonization but the sun appeared afterward as the Holy Father mounted the balcony facing St. Peter's square, gave his blessing urbi et orbi to Rome and the world.
From Time Magazine Archive
He hated publicity and one of his favorite phrases was: "I don't think we need publish this urbi et orbi."
From Time Magazine Archive
As "a citizen of the world," and not merely an Irishman, Mr. T. P. O'Connor denounced the Bill urbi et orbi.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-07 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
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