\Pa"pal\, a. [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.