How To Use Pontiff In A Sentence
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I leaned a minute against a Corinthian column; I lamented that no pontiff arrived with victims and aruspices, of whom I might inquire, what, in the name of birds and garbage, put me so terribly out of humour! for you must know I was very near being disappointed, and began to think Piranesi and Paolo Panini had been a great deal too colossal in their view of this venerable structure.
Dreams Waking Thoughts and Incidents
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Do you know she was calling bakvandets sals from all around, nyumba noo, chamba choo, to go in till him, her erring cheef, and tickle the pontiff aisy-oisy?
Finnegans Wake
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This time the ever-bumbling Inspector Clouseau is on the ever-meandering trail of a thief who steals such priceless artifacts as the Magna Carta (nothing is made of that theft), the Shroud of Turin (Clouseau calls the pontiff Mr. Pope and detects that he's very spiritual) and the Pink Panther Diamond, whose re-disappearance -- it was stolen in the previous film too -- may have been required for the perfunctory script to fill 90 minutes.
'Into You' Is a Frayed Valentine
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If she does hold such beliefs about the Roman Catholic pontiff, she is not making light of the word "Nazi" when she applies it to Ratzinger; she may be using the word inaccurately, but is not, in so using it, the least bit cavalier.
Michele Somerville: Should Susan Sarandon Apologize For Calling The Pope A "Nazi?"
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At the word "inclinato capite emisit spiritum" the Pontiff and all assistants kneel: the Deacon then lays aside the folded chasuble, puts on the stole as a mark of penance, and without asking the blessing, or carrying either lights or incense, he reads the end of the Passion in the ordinary tone of the Gospel.
More Rare Images: Good Friday with Pius XI in the Sistine Chapel
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When John Paul's beatification was announced in January, the U.S.-based Survivor's Network of those Abused by Priests criticized what it described as a "hasty drive to confer sainthood on the pontiff under whose reign most of the widely documented clergy sex crimes and coverups took place.
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The late pontiff was also the first pope to step inside a synagogue in 1986 when he visited Rome's biggest synagogue.
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‘Long Live the Pope,’ the crowd chorused as the Pontiff passed by.
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Here the pontiff is shown gesturing towards the people in the church, as the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove hovers by his side.
The Christian Artist
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More recently, in a message to the Irish hierarchy this year, the pontiff said: "It cannot be denied that some of you and your predecessors failed, at times grievously, to apply the long-established norms of canon law to the crime of child abuse.
Pope is on the case and has been, in fact
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This epidemic depopulates one-half of the inhabited world: kings, pontiffs, women, the young and the aged, all yield to the influence of the holy madness which, for a series of two hundred years, instigated the slaughter of innumerable nations at the tomb of a god of peace.
A Philosophical Dictionary
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The promulgation of the infallibility of the Pontiff and the universality of his episcopate reinforced this ultramontane dogma at the First Vatican Council.
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The parliament cited the pontiff, and, when he failed to appear, loyally declared his title unsound, and, under the lead of their first president (another
The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2)
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Benedict will return to the square in exactly one week to lead a crowd expected to be at least double Easter's turnout when he beatifies John Paul, putting the Polish-born, long-serving pontiff on the last formal step before eventual sainthood.
In Easter Message, Pope Urges Diplomacy in Libya
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Apparently Cheerie is going bananas as the pontiff has only offered him a deaconship.
Quote of the Day
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He would above all be remembered as a most saintly Pontiff whose example to young and old alike will long flourish, and be enshrined deep in the hearts of all who loved and respected him.
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I like to see them wink at a glass of claret, as if they had an intimate acquaintance with it, and discuss a salmi — poor boys — it is only when they grow old that they know they know nothing of the science, when perhaps their conscience whispers them that the science is in itself little worth, and that a leg of mutton and content is as good as the dinners of pontiffs.
The History of Pendennis
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The pontiff spoke from a dais overlooking throngs who cheered ‘You are home’ after he was raised to the altar by a lift.
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The Abbot Tri-themius, of the Order of St. Benedict, passes a similar eulogium on him, to which the Sovereign Pontiffs, Sixtus IY. and Sixtus V., have added the crowning point in their bulls, the one for his canonization, the other for his doctorship.
The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi
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During the war and afterward, Jewish leaders lavishly praised the wartime pontiff.
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The problem, inexpressibly sad as it is to have to say it, is that you're better served to listen to my "pontification" than that of the legitimate Pontiff, because I am, in my very limited way, saying what HE should be saying, but isn't.
Clarification
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Bruno confines his use of the word pontiff to three of the final sections on priestly vestments: Quid pallium significet, De vittis, and De summo pontifice.
Hamilton: "A Liturgy of Reform"
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As he uttered the charm, the juvenile pontiff spat on poor Thammuz, till
Notes and Queries, Number 13, January 26, 1850
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To the strains of an ancient crusader hymn, the princes of the church led the pontiff into the square.
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The chanters lead to the "Sala Regia" and stop at the door of the Pauline chapel ... the subdeacon, with the Cross uncovered, between two Voters of the signature carrying lights; the Cardinal deacons, priests and bishops; the Cardinal celebrant, and the Sovereign Pontiff, followed by the officers of his court, and Generals of religious orders.
More Rare Images: Good Friday with Pius XI in the Sistine Chapel
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Knowing that the Christian forces were at a distinct material disadvantage, the holy pontiff, St. Pope Pius V called for all of Europe to pray the Rosary for victory.
Victory Vessels for the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
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FESSIO: Well, yes, pontiff comes from the Latin word "pontifex," which means a builder of a bridge.
CNN Transcript Apr 19, 2005
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This is the navy blue helicopter that has carried the pontiff as he's traveled around the Toronto area.
CNN Transcript Jul 28, 2002
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The pontiff had invited her to the Vatican to talk about family planning.
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Next to the ground was a papal cross, which commemorated a visit by the pontiff.
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Interior, where an interview was to take place with this man so greatly feared and hated at the court of the Sovereign Pontiff, by that non-concessionist faction which wished to rule at the Vatican.
The Saint
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The Pope made history yesterday by becoming the first pontiff to cross the Tiber to address the Italian parliament.
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A Subdeacon in a white tunic without a maniple, attends on the Pontiff's right, who kneeling, washes the right foot of each in a silver gilt basin presented by an Esquire, wipes the foot and kisses it.
Rare Images of Holy Thursday with Pius XI in the Sistine Chapel and a Description of the Papal Ceremonies of those Times
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The Pontiff also urged dialogue and brotherhood between faiths.
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Highly conservative in doctrine and bluntly liberal in his social views, the pontiff has galvanised the Church.
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A champion of the poor and an ardent exponent of Christian unity, the Polish pontiff was a beacon of light.
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Santo subito!" they chanted for one of the most important and beloved pontiffs in history.
Pope John Paul II moves a step closer to sainthood
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The pontiff gave him leave, on condition that he imposed on every Irish family a tax of one carolus for the
A Philosophical Dictionary
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Self-naming offers a safe way for a pontiff to boast of Christian ancientness.
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The resting place of the first pontiff is surrounded by coffins of many of his successors, joined Friday by John Paul.
USATODAY.com - Millions of mourners bid farewell to Pope John Paul II
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Tonight the pontiff will return to St Peter's Square to celebrate midnight mass.
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From now on, the notion of an unworldly pontiff belongs at best to magic-realist fiction.
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It took their priesthood, their pontifex, their pontiff, and gave it a whole new meaning, a whole new level.
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He is understandably dispirited by the accession of the new pontiff, but expresses his concerns in language that seems to me overwrought and misplaced.
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In ecclesiastical law the Roman pontiff and the bishops, as also the metropolitans in cases of appeal, likewise all those who in their own right (ordinario iure) exercise judicial power in the Church, may pronounce sentence personally in all cases brought before their tribunal.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery
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The pontiff died at the Vatican in Rome on Saturday, aged 84.
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The problem, inexpressibly sad as it is to have to say it, is that you're better served to listen to my "pontification" than that of the legitimate Pontiff, because I am, in my very limited way, saying what HE should be saying, but isn't.
Clarification
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VATICAN CITY — A senior Vatican cardinal defended Pope Benedict during an Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square attended by the pope, dismissing criticism of the pontiff's handling of the sexual-abuse crisis as "gossip.
Vatican Defends Pope Benedict
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Lay Catholics rarely petitioned their pontiff and never to suggest he take a certain stand on an issue.
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Some of them were publicly promulgated; but such as appertained to religious matters were kept secret chiefly by the pontiffs, that they might hold the minds of the people fettered by them.
The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08
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The 82 - year - old pontiff made the comments in his weekly appearance in St.
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One doubts, nevertheless, whether a newly elected pontiff would weigh the relative euphony that a name might command in various languages.
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Formerly the cardinal datary always lived with the pope; the secretary of State, even now, lives in the Vatican Palace and is the pontiff's confidential officer.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock
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Alongside the real, material Rome, a parallel, mental Rome, or a succession of such Romes, has long enfevered the brains of pontiffs and panjandrums.
The Heirloom City
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Therefore, such definitions of the Roman Pontiff are of themselves, and not by the consent of the Church, irreformable.
A Message from the Cardinal Archbishop of Vienna
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The former deputy to Pope Benedict XVI when the pontiff was the Munich archbishop rebutted suggestions made in letters written by a friend that he had been pushed into taking sole responsibility for reassigning a pedophile priest to active ministry 30 years ago.
Role of Pope's Ex-Deputy in Priest Case Questioned
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Using the Latin word "Eros," the pontiff says sex has become a commodity leading to the degradation of man.
CNN Transcript Jan 25, 2006
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Cornaro, auditor of the 'rota', with the intention of making my way into good society, but fearing lest he as a Venetian might get compromised, he introduced me to Cardinal Passionei, who spoke of me to the sovereign pontiff.
The Complete Memoirs of Jacques Casanova
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Which is what pontiff or pontifex means, a bridge-builder.
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Bulgarian king and the Roman pontiff is inscribed in the Gesta
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
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Despite his poor health, the pontiff has a busy agenda, with regular public appearances and private audiences.
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He was also among the first world leaders to bend the knee before Pope Benedict XVI after the pontiff's elevation earlier this year.
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Fiddling with the rules of the conclave is a perennial pasttime of pontiffs, but one long-term tradition is that the Pope must receive a vote from two-thirds plus one of the cardinals present.
04/15/2005
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John Voight plays the late pontiff in a CBS miniseries, ‘Pope John Paul II.’
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_On the contrary, _ Dionysius says (Eccl.Hier. v): "The order of pontiffs is consummative and perfecting, that of the priests is illuminative and light-giving, that of the ministers is cleansing and discretive.
Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province
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The pontiff is celebrating Holy Week — the most solemn period in the Roman Catholic calendar — as allegations that the church covered up clerical sex abuse spread across Europe, including his native Germany, and the United States.
Holy Thursday: Pope washes feet, Vatican slams media amid scandal
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There were postcards of the current pontiff and the previous one.
Times, Sunday Times
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Assisted by three assistants chosen by lot from the college of Cardinals, he directs the election of the pontiff's successor.
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Earlier today, outside Cologne, the pontiff celebrated mass with up to 1 million young people.
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Pope Benedict XVI sent greetings to Tour riders and organizers as the pack passed close to the Alpine retreat of Les Combes, overlooking Mont Blanc, where the pontiff is staying.
Astarloza wins Stage 16, Contador holds yellow
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Visibly tired, the Pontiff retired early to rest and did not take part in the candlelit procession marking the first day of the visitations.
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Although the Pontiff is the universal leader of more than a billion Catholics, the election reaffirms the intimate link between the Papacy and the eternal city.
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The pontiff called for a ‘resolute effort’ to resolve the plight of the refugees.
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But when the time comes for a conclave to anoint a new pontiff to lead the world's 1.1 billion Catholics, John Paul's influence will still be considerable.
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Usually the Vatican is absolutely not to be believed when it comes to statements about the health of reigning pontiffs.
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It may be time to require that a future pontiff who reaches the age of eighty be required to resign.
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Next to the ground was a papal cross, which commemorated a visit by the pontiff.
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He must arrange the funeral and burial of the Pope and direct the election of a new pontiff.
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The College of Cardinals is divided into three orders: the episcopal order, to which belong those Cardinals to whom the Roman Pontiff assigns the title of a suburbicarian Church, and eastern-rite Patriarchs who are made members of the College of Cardinals; the presbyteral order, and the diaconal order.
New Cardinal Bishop of Palestrina Taking Possession
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The royal couple met with the new pontiff at the Vatican's summer residence in the Alban hills, south of Rome.
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The Pontiff celebrated mass in Mexico City.
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According to Martin, Leo IV (847-855) was succeeded in the papal chair by the Englishman John of Mainz (Johannes Anglicus) who reigned for two years, seven months, and four days until it was discovered that the pontiff was a woman.
Archive 2009-02-01
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In addition, the pontiff hopes to visit Syria, Malta and Poland next year, according to Vatican sources.
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The College of Cardinals is divided into three orders: the episcopal order, to which belong those Cardinals to whom the Roman Pontiff assigns the title of a suburbicarian Church, and eastern-rite Patriarchs who are made members of the College of Cardinals; the presbyteral order, and the diaconal order.
New Cardinal Bishop of Palestrina Taking Possession
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The Vatican said the pontiff has been cured of the flu-related breathing problems that landed him there.
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Pope become, even in the eyes of devout Catholics, that de Maistre called the inflexible but supine Pontiff a punchinello of no importance.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.)
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Only three other pontiffs have led the Catholic church for as long as he did.
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As security agents picked up the pontiff and rushed him to hospital, members of the crowd were left hysterical.
Times, Sunday Times
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He also defended a speech that the Pope gave last year that linked Islam and violence, saying it had been an attempt by the pontiff to "act against a certain naivety".
(Continuing) Islamophobia in the Vatican
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a Corinthian column; I lamented that no pontiff arrived with victims and aruspices, of whom I might inquire, what, in the name of birds and garbage, put me so terribly out of humour! for you must know I was very near being disappointed, and began to think Piranesi and
Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents
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In a letter addressed to priests around the world, the pontiff said he was profoundly hurt by what he called the most grievous form of evil.
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Tailor holds the "zucchetto," or white silk skullcap, that late Pope John Paul II never had the chance to wear, in the window of the tiny shop that served the pontiff.
USATODAY.com - John Paul's longtime tailor pays tribute to the pontiff
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He lies among the remains of pontiffs from centuries past and near the tomb traditionally believed to be of the Apostle Peter, the first pope.
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Agca had publicly vowed to kill the pope during the pontiff's 1979 visit to Turkey.
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Even then, the crowds at the Vatican were not certain they had a new pontiff until the bells of St Peter's rang out.
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From the moment a pontiff chooses a name for his reign, he starts building bridges on a grand scale.
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Sovereign Pontiffs, Sixtus IV. and Sixtus V., have added the crowning point in their bulls, the one for his canonization, the other for his doctorship.
The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi
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The media has seized upon the long-anticipated death of the 84-year-old pontiff to subject the American public to a saturation bombardment of religious obscurantism and superstition.
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With all the church news in the media these days, it's important to know your prelates from your pontiffs.
