Papstfähig

papabile; eligible to be elected pope

English translations

  1. 01

    capable of a pope

Word details

German meaning
Geeignet, um Papst zu werden.
English meaning
Eligible to be Pope None
German example
Nicht jeder Kardinal ist papstfähig.
English example
Not every cardinal is eligible to be Pope.

Example sentences with “Papstfähig”

  1. Nur wenige Kardinäle gelten als papstfähig. (Only a few cardinals are considered papabile.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of 'papstfähig'?

It combines 'Papst' (Pope) and 'fähig' (capable/eligible). It is a formal term used primarily in ecclesiastical and political journalism.