Papist

Papist is a word that some people use to describe people who follow the religion called Catholicism. Catholicism is a type of Christianity that believes in a leader called the Pope, who is like the boss of all the Catholic churches around the world.

The word "papist" has a history of being used as an insult or a mean name to call Catholics, especially by people who didn't like or agree with the beliefs of the Catholic Church. It is not a polite word to use to describe someone's religion, and it can be hurtful to some people.

It's important to respect other people's beliefs and not use words that might upset them. We should always be kind and treat others the way we want to be treated, no matter what religion they follow.