pontificals >> /pɒnˈtɪfɪk(ə)l/
Definition: [noun] (in the Roman Catholic Church) an office book of the Western Church containing rites to be performed by the Pope or bishops.
Example: In the recent revision of this part of the Pontifical a deliberate choice was made in this respect.
Definition: [adjective] (in the Roman Catholic Church) relating to the pontiff or Pope.
Example: a pontifical commission
Definition: [adjective] Characterized by a pompous air of infallibility.
Example: such explanations were greeted with pontifical disdain