"pastoral letter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pastoral letters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pastoral letter (plural pastoral letters)
  1. A communication from a bishop to the clergy or laity containing instructions, directions etc Wikipedia link: pastoral letter Translations (Translations): mandement [masculine] (French), lettre pastorale [feminine] (French)

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