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O felix Roma, O felix Roma nobilis.
O fortunate Rome, O fortunate noble Rome.
O felix Roma, Roma felix Roma nobilis.
O fortunate Rome, fortunate and noble Rome.
Sedes es Petri, qui Christi vicem gerit,
You are the see of Peter, who acts in the place of Christ,
Sedes es Petri, qui apostolus est pacis.
You are the see of Peter, who is the apostle of peace.
Pontifex tecum erimus omnes nos
Pontiff, we will all be with you
Pontifex es magister qui tuos confirmas fratres.
Pontiff, be the teacher who confirms your brethren.
Pontifex tecum erimus omnes nos
Pontiff, we will all be with you
Pontifex es magister qui tuos confirmas fratres.
Pontiff, be the teacher who confirms your brethren.
Pontifex fundamentum ac robur nostrum,
Pontiff, our foundation and our strength,
Hominumque piscator pastor es gregis ligans terram et coelum.
And fisher of men, you are the shepherd of the flock, binding earth and heaven.
Petre, tu es Christi es Vicarius super terram,
Peter, you are the are the vicar of Christ upon the earth,
Rupes inter fluctus, tu es pharus ac veritas.
A rock amidst the waves, you are a beacon and the truth.
Tu Christi es caritas, tu es unitatis custos,
You are the love of Christ, you are the guardian of unity,
Promptus libertatis defensor; in te auctoritas.
Ready defender of liberty; authority is in you.
Petre, tu es Christi es Vicarius super terram,
Peter, you are the are the vicar of Christ upon the earth,
Rupes inter fluctus, tu es pharus ac veritas.
A rock amidst the waves, you are a beacon and the truth.
Tu Christi es caritas, tu es unitatis custos,
You are the love of Christ, you are the guardian of unity,
Promptus libertatis defensor; in te auctoritas.
Ready defender of liberty; authority is in you.
O Roma nobilis, O Roma felix nobilis.
O noble Rome, Oh fortunate, noble Rome.