pope

noun

Definition of popenext
as in archbishop

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Recent Examples of pope Last year, the Wolfpack performed in Italy in front of the pope. — Kendrick Henderson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 In tiny San Marino, the American pope praises a republic built on freedom and mutual respect, calling it a ‘laboratory of good politics’ that defends human dignity. — Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026 The pope, adorably, joined Twitter, and the queen was Zooming all over the place. — Matt Carlstrom, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026 In 1978, Cardinal Albino Luciani (al-BEE’-noh loo-CHYAH’-nee) of Venice was elected pope following the death of Paul VI. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pope
  1. archbishop
  2. bishop
  3. abbot
  4. prelate
  5. dean
  6. diocesan
  7. monsignor
  8. pastor
Noun
  • As negotiations resumed under the mediation of the Roman Catholic archbishop of Cochabamba, Tito Solari, hopes briefly rose that the monthslong conflict might finally be nearing an end.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The mother of the former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was taken; so were an Anglican archbishop and his wife.
    — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of archbishop
Noun
  • Among the mourners and dozens of clergy at Trinity Cathedral in midtown Sacramento on Thursday was a man who met Jerry Lamb just once but whose life the late bishop touched.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Man of books and learning Several of the videos show Athanasius of Alexandria, a fourth-century bishop and theologian traditionally considered one of the church fathers.
    — Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of bishop
Noun
  • The abbot eventually suspended the monk from his clerical duties a few months ago and the pair’s relationship worsened, per the outlet.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The court found that Shi used his positions, including as the temple abbot, to illegally embezzle more than $19 million alone or in conspiracy with others, between 2003 and 2025, CCTV reported.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Definition of abbot
Noun
  • The group was founded in 1970 in Switzerland by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, a French prelate, but five years later was officially suppressed by the Bishop of Fribourg.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • In roughly 33 hours over the course of two days, the diverse group of international prelates elected Prevost on the fourth ballot.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Definition of prelate
Noun
  • Iger is married to broadcast journalist Willow Bay, a former model who is dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Alexia Rolle, the dean of career and technical education at Miami Dade College, has seen how apprenticeships can change lives.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of dean
Noun
  • The first is the strikingly Gothic diocesan throne, which sits in the cathedral choir and dates from the Victorian era.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The diocesan website includes a statement from Dallas Bishop Edward Burns connecting the need for social distancing with the story of the Good Samaritan.
    — David Tarrant, Dallas News, 6 Apr. 2020
Definition of diocesan
Noun
  • In 2014, Pope Francis abolished the future use of the monsignor title — which denotes a specific honor — for most priests.
    — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
  • This time around, the monsignor of a small-town church is found dead under mysterious circumstances, and Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is summoned to investigate.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Definition of monsignor
Noun
  • Among the hundred or so marchers was Gabrielle Montilus, pastor of the Pentecostal Church in Salisbury.
    — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The docuseries features interviews with Pam Muise, a pastor who knew John-Paul for many years.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pastor

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