Vocabulary Entry

papal

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to the pope or the papacy.

Example Sentences

"The papal visit was a significant event for the city."

"He wore a papal robe during the ceremony."

"The papal authority has a long history in Catholic tradition."

noun

Example Sentences

"The papal conclave is held to elect a new pope."

"His decisions were influenced by the papal teachings."

"The papal encyclical addressed issues of social justice."