词汇 | urbi et orbi |
词源 | urbi et orbi. Urbi et orbi is the traditional solemn blessing given by popes from the balcony of St. Peter on special occa- sions such as the election of a pope, though in modern times the custom has fallen into disuse. The words mean “To the city [Rome] and to the world.” |
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