papal

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The last papal trip to Africa took place in February 2023, when Leo's predecessor, Pope Francis, visited the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

It would also be the first papal trip to Catholic Monaco in modern times.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Mets owner Steven Cohen even posted Thursday evening on X, making reference to smoke appearing during papal elections, a sign that Tucker’s signing appeared imminent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Why did a church with an infallible papal teacher need councils?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

In Silvester the Second a famous magician ascended the papal throne, although he was notorious for having invented the pendulum dock.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White