Definition
A 'papal bull' is a formal decree issued by the Pope in the Catholic Church. It's like the Pope's official edict or proclamationπ. It's used for significant announcements, appointments, or rulings that carry considerable weight. Think of it as the Pope's version of an executive order. These documents were historically sealed with a 'bulla,' a lead seal, hence the name. Unlike a tweet from the Vatican, it's an extremely formal and weighty document. ποΈ