pope
noun
the bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
popes
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pluralof pope.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He became an authority on the papacies of five popes - One of his most notable assignments was the assassination attempt on John Paul II in 1981.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Raoni, chief of the Kayapo people, has traveled around the world for decades to advocate for the Amazon rainforest and traditional Indigenous communities, lobbying heads of state, monarchs and popes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
For centuries, a shimmering golden fabric known as sea silk was one of the world's most exclusive luxury materials, reserved for emperors, popes, and other powerful figures.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, revealing that his footballing loyalties lie with Real Madrid.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
Twenty-two embalmed hearts of popes are on display at a church near the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
