TechnologyJuly 18, 2026
pallium
/ˈpæliəm/
Definition
A woolen ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a narrow band worn over the shoulders by a pope or archbishop as a symbol of their jurisdictional authority.
Etymology
The word comes directly from the Latin 'pallium,' meaning 'cloak' or 'covering.' It entered English through the tradition of Roman vestments, where the garment evolved from a simple cloak into a specific liturgical symbol of office.
In the news
The article mentions the pope conferring the pallium on newly appointed archbishops as part of a formal ceremony. It serves as a visual marker of the traditional religious hierarchy and authority held by high-ranking church officials.
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