Definitions

1. adjective

Not related to the papacy or the Pope; not approved by or associated with the Catholic Church.

“The unpapal symbols were removed from the artwork to avoid controversy.”

2. adjective

Not of or relating to the Pope or the papacy.

“The historian studied the unpapal influences on medieval politics.”

3. adverb

In a way that is not related to the papacy or the Pope.

“The artist worked unpapal, without any influence from the Church.”