: of or relating to a pope or to the Roman Catholic Church
also
: resembling a pope or that of a pope
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The Monegasque royals are regular visitors to Vatican City, and Prince Albert's wife Charlene has worn both white and black for past papal audiences.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The Brits handed their prize to Conclave, which feels like the favorite here, too, since the pacing of its papal politicking is as tight as a drum.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Should Pope Francis step down due to health concerns, a papal conclave would be convened to elect a new pope.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
However, gradual improvements in his condition have quieted speculation about an imminent resignation or papal conclave.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The Brits handed their prize to Conclave, which feels like the favorite here, too, since the pacing of its papal politicking is as tight as a drum.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Should Pope Francis step down due to health concerns, a papal conclave would be convened to elect a new pope.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
However, gradual improvements in his condition have quieted speculation about an imminent resignation or papal conclave.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Papal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/papal. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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