papal cross
— Noun
– English
～ a cross with three crossbars
papal nuncio
— Noun
– English
～ (Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the Pope having ambassadorial status
papal infallibility
— Noun
– English
～ belief of the Roman Catholic Church that God protects the pope from error when he speaks about faith or morality
papal bull
— Noun
– English
～ a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)
papal
— Adjective
– English
～ proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles; "papal dispensation"