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Pronunciation: [pˈə͡ʊp] (IPA)

The word "pope" has several synonyms which are commonly used to refer to the Head of the Catholic Church. Some of the most common synonyms include pontiff, Holy Father, Bishop of Rome and Vicar of Christ. Other synonyms include Supreme Pontiff, High Priest, and Successor of St. Peter. The term "pope" comes from the Latin "papa" which means father. The Pope is considered to be the spiritual and moral leader of the Catholic Church and is revered by millions of faithful all over the world. While there are other religious leaders in the world, the Pope holds a special place in the hearts of many Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

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  • Equivalence

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    • Proper noun, singular
      Pape.
    • Noun, singular or mass
      ipo.
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Usage examples for Pope

The pope protested violently against this visit to his enemy in Rome and made it clear that he would refuse to see Loubet.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
"No, we haven't needed a dispensation from the pope," said Collingwood, "but apparently we cannot manage our own affairs without the help of the Civil Government.
"The Locusts' Years"
Mary Helen Fee
Financially he was no more successful, and when he was made printer to the pope the anxiety of carrying on business at Rome as well as at Venice only added to his difficulties.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard

Famous quotes with Pope

  • Nobody I represent is pretending to be the pope or a role model for young people. People have to live their lives. They have the right to smoke if they want.
    Ben Affleck
  • The ultimate binding element in the medieval order was subordination to the divine will and its earthly representatives, notably the pope.
    Irving Babbitt
  • The new pope knows that his task is to make the light of Christ shine before men and women of world - not his own light, but that of Christ.
    Pope Benedict XVI
  • The fact that I was a girl never damaged my ambitions to be a pope or an emperor.
    Willa Cather
  • Bill Gates is the pope of the personal computer industry. He decides who's going to build.
    Larry Ellison

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