ˈpāpəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin papalis, from Late Latin papa pope + Latin -alis -al
1. : of or relating to a pope : proceeding from, ordered or uttered by, or subject to a pope
papal edict
2. : of, supporting, adhering to, or relating to the Roman Catholic Church
• pa·pal·ly -pəlē, -li adverb