Walter Cronkite

I record it here today to establish my early predisposition to editorial work - to be both pontifical and wrong.

American Journalist

Use 'pontifical' when discussing entities, like universities, governed by the papacy.

Often used within Catholic Church discussions; not used for other Christian denominations.

A formal word that is suitable for academic or serious religious conversations.

'Pontifical' suggests arrogance when describing a person's demeanor.

When used to describe behavior, it often has a negative tone, implying disapproval.

Used in personal descriptions, it highlights an overbearing or authoritative quality.

The noun 'pontifical' refers to a book used by bishops during official ceremonies.

'Pontifical' as a noun is a specific object, not to be confused with general books.

It's distinct from other books of prayers as it is used exclusively by bishops.