Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
papal
Adjective
/ˈpeɪ.pəl/
Definition
Relating to the Pope or the papacy.
Examples
- The papal encyclical addressed global warming.
- The Pope held a papal mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Many people around the world await a papal visit.
Meaning
Papal refers to anything associated with the Pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, including his authority, decisions, or related matters.
Synonyms
- Pontifical
- Papal office
- Ecclesiastical