habemus papam

English

Etymology

From Latin habēmus (“we have”) + papam (“a pope”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /həˈbiːməs ˈpæpæm/, /həˈbeɪməs ˈpæpæm/

Noun

habemus papam (uncountable)

  1. A short, formulaic speech in Latin that announces the identity of a newly elected pope.
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