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Pontiff comes from a Latin word, meaning bridge builder, that was used as a title for some of the priests of ancient Rome.
pontiff 2002
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I bet the Pontiff was afraid it might scorch his fingers.
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Since the Pontiff is the supreme legislator when it comes to the liturgy, I take it the burden is on proof is on the deniers.
Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta chairman of the SSPX commission 2009
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Perhaps it was Bush's recognition that the Pontiff was a Christian in the socialist tradition who believed in civil liberties such as the right to eat, to meaningful employment, adequate wages to support a family and provide necessary shelter, health care and financial protection as an individual grows elderly, which caused the President to dismiss much of John Paul's religious convictions.
CAFETERIA CHRISTIANS 2008
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“The definition of humanity includes all other virtues.”] † The manner in which his life was saved by the Chief Pontiff from a conspiracy of his nobles, is as remarkable as his saying.
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 1206
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How many signs have you in this degree of Grand Pontiff, which is
The Mysteries of Free Masonry Containing All the Degrees of the Order Conferred in a Master's Lodge William Morgan
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When I forget that to be delegate to the Pontiff is to be the guardian of his flock, forsake me.
Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838
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Surrounding the effigy of the Pontiff are a series of bronze relief panels representing the seven theological and cardinal virtues.
Latest Articles 2009
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"In God's name Pontiff what aspects of that five-volume report did you have time to discuss given the brevity of that meeting?"
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Pontiff, which is true episcopal jurisdiction is immediate in its character "(Enchir., n.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913
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