1. pontiff - Noun
2. Pontiff - Proper noun
A high priest.
One of the sacred college, in ancient Rome, which had the supreme jurisdiction over all matters of religion, at the head of which was the Pontifex Maximus.
The chief priest.
The pope.
Source: Webster's dictionaryWe declare, say, define, and pronounce that it is absolutely necessary for the salvation of every human creature to be subject to the Roman Pontiff. Pope Boniface VIII
Aides to the retired pontiff told journalists that Benedict’s infection is an “inflammation of the trigeminal nerve,” meaning he has what Americans would refer to as shingles. Source: Internet
After three hours of persuasion, he surrendered to the will of the cardinals and on 29 May 1724, he was elected pontiff. Source: Internet
A Vatican spokesperson would not confirm or deny reports the pontiff had tested negative for coronavirus, but said he was recovering from the cold and has no other pathologies. Source: Internet
Benedict XVI Benedict XVI spoke of the late pontiff on 28 September 2008 during his weekly Angelus address. Source: Internet
Both the King of Aragon and the King of Castile immediately sent ambassadors to Pope Clement, complaining that scandal was being poured into the ears of the Faithful, when they heard that a Roman pontiff was being charged with a crime of heresy. Source: Internet