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The election of a new pope rekindles curiosity about the terms surrounding this ancient process. From “conclave” to “pontiff,” understand the meaning and origin of these striking words in the tradition of the Church.
A choosing a new pope always draws attention to the meaning of words surrounding this moment. Terms such as “pope”, “conclave” and “pontiff” are repeated frequently, but many still do not know their origins.
Conclave
The word “conclave” comes from Latin with keys, meaning “locked with a key”. The Oxford dictionary defines it as “a locked part of a house, room or alcove”.
The origins date back to the isolation of cardinals during the election of the new leader of the Church. They gather inside the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, without external communication, until a new pope is chosen. This secret ceremony involves up to 135 cardinals under the age of 80 who vote at the ballot box.
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Pope
The word “pope” has its origins in ancient Greek. It comes from “pappas,” an affectionate way of referring to a father. At first, the term was used for all bishops, but over time it was reserved exclusively for the bishop of Rome.
Pontiff
The expression “pontiff” has even older roots. It derives from the Latin pontifex, the name given to the priests of the main religious college in ancient Rome. The leader of this group was the Pontifex Maximus. Over time, this title was also adopted by the Catholic Church. Today, the pope is considered the successor of Saint Peter and occupies the highest position in the Church hierarchy.
With information from Metrópoles.
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