Pallis. The palla now is a small square of linen used to cover the chalice. But in St Thomas's time the palla was what is now called corporale, the linen cloth on which the consecrated elements are laid. The ends of it used to be turned up so as to cover the chalice. Both corporale and palla are now blessed by a simple priest with the bishop's leave.

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