Holy Father

noun

: pope sense 1

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The cancer diagnosis, though caught at an early stage, raises questions about the stability and future of the Holy Father’s agenda. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 Please join me and the people of the Holy Father's home diocese in praying for his swift and complete recovery. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026 Olson went on to say that the Holy Father, like his predecessors, consistently condemns acts of terrorism, including those sanctioned by Iran and its surrogates in the Middle East. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026 This Monegasque stopover was Pope Leo's first foreign trip of 2026, and kicks off the Holy Father's vast world tour. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Holy Father

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Holy Father was in the 15th century

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“Holy Father.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Father. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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