What does the cryptic crossword clue "Final topic to be settled for the pope (10)" mean?

The definition is "for the pope". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FINALTOPIC ("Final topic") [anagram: "settled"] = PONTIFICAL; definition: "for the pope" The answer is PONTIFICAL.

Final topic to be settled for the pope (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29076 | 12 Down | 2023-05-22 flower

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