papal
[pey-puh l]
- of or relating to the pope or the papacy: a papal visit to Canada.
- of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
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Origin of papal
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Contemporary Examples
Congress is now 92 percent Christian, resembling more to a papal enclave than our religiously diverse nation.
He held intrigue for journalists converging for the transition of papal power.
The papal view of lawmaking on Capitol Hill is unknown, but Congress you have been warned.
In the Papal States Napoleon stopped the Jews having to wear the Papal star.
The holy listicle serves as further proof that the 2013 papal conclave elected Oprah as the new pope.
Historical Examples
He enjoys the privileges of a papal offspring, and there is no sanctuary he will respect.
The Strolling SaintRaphael Sabatini
Now, Cesare, being a duke, resents a cousin's being a papal legate.
The Life of Cesare BorgiaRaphael Sabatini
Matters were at this stage when Alexander VI ascended the papal throne.
The Life of Cesare BorgiaRaphael Sabatini
The English people are waiting for their turn while Papal behests are executed.
Ireland as It IsRobert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
Britannia is the humble, obedient servant of Papal Hibernia.
Ireland as It IsRobert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
papal
- of or relating to the pope or the papacy
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Word Origin and History for papal
adj.
late 14c., from Old French papal (late 14c.) and directly from Medieval Latin papalis "pertaining to the pope," from papa (see pope).
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