Category:Papal

Pa"pal, a. Etym: [f., fr. L. papa bishop. See papacy.]

1. Of or pertaining to the pope of rome; proceeding from the pope; Ordered or pronounced by the pope; as, papal jurisdiction; a papal Edict; the papal benediction. Milman.

2. Of or pertaining to the roman catholic church. "papal christians." Bp. Burnet. Papal cross. See illust. 3 of cross. -- papal crown, the tiara.