pontiff

Example Sentences

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The pontiff evoked the gospel of Matthew, adding that "Jesus says very clearly, at the end of the world, we're going to be asked, 'How did you receive the foreigner?"

From BBC

"Turkey has an important role to play in this process," the pontiff added.

From Barron's

The US pontiff is currently visiting Turkey as part of his first trip abroad as leader of the Catholic Church.

From Barron's

The hope is that the pontiff can help break the logjam.

From Los Angeles Times

It is a chance for him to set out his spiritual and geopolitical vision after six months as pontiff, notable for its relative quiet after years of turbulence in the Catholic Church.

From The Wall Street Journal