Pope
noun
The head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope Francis is the current Pope of the Catholic Church.
Often appears as...
- elected pope
- pope's authority
noun
A Catholic bishop of high rank in the ancient Church.
The Bishop of Rome was also known as the pope.
Often appears as...
- ancient pope
- bishop pope
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Historical
noun
The title for the Coptic Orthodox patriarch of Alexandria.
The Pope of Alexandria is the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Often appears as...
- coptic pope
- patriarch pope
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Religious
noun
Used in context of mocking someone who's acting imprudently superior.
Who does he think he is, the Pope?
Often appears as...
- think you're the pope
- acting like the pope
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Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
The head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope Francis is the current Pope of the Catholic Church.
Often appears as...
- elected pope
- pope's authority
noun
A Catholic bishop of high rank in the ancient Church.
The Bishop of Rome was also known as the pope.
Often appears as...
- ancient pope
- bishop pope
Usage tips
Historical
noun
The title for the Coptic Orthodox patriarch of Alexandria.
The Pope of Alexandria is the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Often appears as...
- coptic pope
- patriarch pope
Usage tips
Religious
noun
Used in context of mocking someone who's acting imprudently superior.
Who does he think he is, the Pope?
Often appears as...
- think you're the pope
- acting like the pope
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Formality level
Used in formal and religious contexts, especially when talking about religion or Catholic Church matters.
The Pope issued a formal statement on world peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural significance
Recognize the Pope as a global figure respected beyond the confines of the Catholic Church.
World leaders attended an audience with the Pope.
Pro Tip 3/3Unique role
Understand that 'Pope' refers to the unique position of the Bishop of Rome, no other church has this title.
The Pope is based in the Vatican City.
Pro Tip 1/3Formality level
Used in formal and religious contexts, especially when talking about religion or Catholic Church matters.
The Pope issued a formal statement on world peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural significance
Recognize the Pope as a global figure respected beyond the confines of the Catholic Church.
World leaders attended an audience with the Pope.
Pro Tip 3/3Unique role
Understand that 'Pope' refers to the unique position of the Bishop of Rome, no other church has this title.
The Pope is based in the Vatican City.
Pro Tip 1/3Formality level
Used in formal and religious contexts, especially when talking about religion or Catholic Church matters.
The Pope issued a formal statement on world peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural significance
Recognize the Pope as a global figure respected beyond the confines of the Catholic Church.
World leaders attended an audience with the Pope.
Pro Tip 3/3Unique role
Understand that 'Pope' refers to the unique position of the Bishop of Rome, no other church has this title.
The Pope is based in the Vatican City.
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The surprising science...
And high-ranking males, they do a lot of this. High-ranking males provide an enormous amount of comfort in the group, and they go to places where there are earthquakes or hurricanes and they provide comfort. The pope does this. The presidents do this. All the leaders in the world have to do this job.
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how do you serve the people that you're trying to reach the holy father himself has blessed this concept indirectly so the pope francis just gave a speech it recently were in slovakia where he was talking to priests about the homilies that they're giving and he said you have to stop giving 30
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Summiting the World’s...
letter from the pope more polish climbers started going to the high mountains in winter and a whole new race invented by the polls was on bang one year after the other they were sending expeditions they were talented they were strong they were tough and they had all the time in the world
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The controversial...
with the entrails of a priest. So Diderot's masterpiece wasn't a hit with the king or highest priest. Upon release of the first two volumes, Louie XV banned the whole thing but enjoyed his own copy. Pope Clement XIII ordered it burned. It was "dangerous," "reprehensible,"
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Space Shuttle's Last...
crews have docked with and helped construct the International Space Station delivering modules equipment and supplies this mission marked several milestones in the shuttle program including the first space conversation with a pope to talk about the
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Hackers: the internet's...
and it laid the foundations for dozens of future operations against perceived injustices to their online and offline world. Since then, they've gone after many targets. They've uncovered corruption, abuse. They've hacked popes and politicians,
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How Cicadas Become...
popes and 12 versions of the iphone ago periodical cicadas are basically trapped being periodical they can't get out of it because all of their biology now is geared towards this life cycle chris says cicadas can sense changes in the trees
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Why should you read...
Many groups took advantage of these corrupt customs, but few supported them as much as the Guelfi Neri, or Black Guelphs. This was a political and religious faction which sought to expand the pope’s political influence.
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Atheism 2.0 PIPE Alain de...
does it need a leader, and are you volunteering to be the pope? Well, one thing that we're all very suspicious of is individual leaders. It doesn't need it. What I've tried to lay out is a framework
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Europe's Largest Gothic...
the largest gothic palace in Europe the palace also holds a collection of intricate frescoes by the Italian master Mateo Giovannetti 7 popes occupy the palace before the papacy moved back to
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The surprising science...
And high-ranking males, they do a lot of this. High-ranking males provide an enormous amount of comfort in the group, and they go to places where there are earthquakes or hurricanes and they provide comfort. The pope does this. The presidents do this. All the leaders in the world have to do this job.
Video examples
How to Write Less but...
how do you serve the people that you're trying to reach the holy father himself has blessed this concept indirectly so the pope francis just gave a speech it recently were in slovakia where he was talking to priests about the homilies that they're giving and he said you have to stop giving 30
Video examples
Summiting the World’s...
letter from the pope more polish climbers started going to the high mountains in winter and a whole new race invented by the polls was on bang one year after the other they were sending expeditions they were talented they were strong they were tough and they had all the time in the world
Video examples
The controversial...
with the entrails of a priest. So Diderot's masterpiece wasn't a hit with the king or highest priest. Upon release of the first two volumes, Louie XV banned the whole thing but enjoyed his own copy. Pope Clement XIII ordered it burned. It was "dangerous," "reprehensible,"
Video examples
Space Shuttle's Last...
crews have docked with and helped construct the International Space Station delivering modules equipment and supplies this mission marked several milestones in the shuttle program including the first space conversation with a pope to talk about the
Video examples
Hackers: the internet's...
and it laid the foundations for dozens of future operations against perceived injustices to their online and offline world. Since then, they've gone after many targets. They've uncovered corruption, abuse. They've hacked popes and politicians,
Video examples
How Cicadas Become...
popes and 12 versions of the iphone ago periodical cicadas are basically trapped being periodical they can't get out of it because all of their biology now is geared towards this life cycle chris says cicadas can sense changes in the trees
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Why should you read...
Many groups took advantage of these corrupt customs, but few supported them as much as the Guelfi Neri, or Black Guelphs. This was a political and religious faction which sought to expand the pope’s political influence.
Video examples
Atheism 2.0 PIPE Alain de...
does it need a leader, and are you volunteering to be the pope? Well, one thing that we're all very suspicious of is individual leaders. It doesn't need it. What I've tried to lay out is a framework
Video examples
Europe's Largest Gothic...
the largest gothic palace in Europe the palace also holds a collection of intricate frescoes by the Italian master Mateo Giovannetti 7 popes occupy the palace before the papacy moved back to
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Diego Maradona
Argentinian Athlete
Everybody in Argentina can remember 'the hand of God' in the England match in the 1986 World Cup. Now, in my country, the 'hand of God' has brought us an Argentinian pope.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
I was studying Francis of Assisi for quite some time, when Benedict was still the pope. And I was studying it for a song that I did for my last album, 'Banga.
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Mary Kay Blakely
American Author
Mother is the first word that occurs to politicians and columnists and popes when they raise the question, 'Why isn't life turning out the way we want it?
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Pope Benedict XVI
German Clergyman
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.
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Michael McCaul
American Politician
The pope is a very... passionate man. He likes to get out with the people, and with that comes a large security risk.
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George Bernard Shaw
Irish Playwright
Why should we take advice on sex from the pope? If he knows anything about it, he shouldn't!
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Angelo Scola
Italian Clergyman
I see the work the pope has to do. It is a huge responsibility. Nobody campaigns for it.
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Brian Kilmeade
American Entertainer
Pope Francis might turn out to be one of the most popular figures in the world today.
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Martin Luther
German Leader
I feel much freer now that I am certain the pope is the Antichrist.
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Betsy Hodges
American Politician
The world has a truly historic pope in Francis.
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Diego Maradona
Argentinian Athlete
Everybody in Argentina can remember 'the hand of God' in the England match in the 1986 World Cup. Now, in my country, the 'hand of God' has brought us an Argentinian pope.
Quote examples
Patti Smith
American Musician
I was studying Francis of Assisi for quite some time, when Benedict was still the pope. And I was studying it for a song that I did for my last album, 'Banga.
Quote examples
Mary Kay Blakely
American Author
Mother is the first word that occurs to politicians and columnists and popes when they raise the question, 'Why isn't life turning out the way we want it?
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Pope Benedict XVI
German Clergyman
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.
Quote examples
Michael McCaul
American Politician
The pope is a very... passionate man. He likes to get out with the people, and with that comes a large security risk.
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George Bernard Shaw
Irish Playwright
Why should we take advice on sex from the pope? If he knows anything about it, he shouldn't!
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Angelo Scola
Italian Clergyman
I see the work the pope has to do. It is a huge responsibility. Nobody campaigns for it.
Quote examples
Brian Kilmeade
American Entertainer
Pope Francis might turn out to be one of the most popular figures in the world today.
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Martin Luther
German Leader
I feel much freer now that I am certain the pope is the Antichrist.
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Betsy Hodges
American Politician
The world has a truly historic pope in Francis.
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