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papal

[pey-puhl] / ˈpeɪ pəl /
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the pope
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Our postmodern pope’s meta-callback to another papal deep-cut.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

A papal letter reveals that Hadrian appointed Offa the steward of various monasteries dedicated to St. Peter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The carefully crafted red carpet reception for the papal visit was in sharp contrast to criticism of detention conditions.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Students of American history will recall an earlier incident that pitted papal and presidential authority against each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

In 1605, Paul V had been elected Pope, and he made a determined effort to extend the authority of the Church and tighten the papal grip on Catholic states.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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