Definitions

1. noun

the bishop of Rome and spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church

“The Pope delivered a speech to the world’s leaders.”

2. noun

a high-ranking member of the clergy in the Roman Catholic Church, especially one who has the right to vote in papal elections

“The cardinal was elected pope after a long process.”

3. verb

to make or declare (somebody) pope, especially by election

“He was elected pope by the cardinals.”

4. verb

to make or declare (somebody) the head of a church or religious organization

“The bishop was pope by the local church.”

5. verb

to utter or declare in a solemn or authoritative manner

“The priest pope that the sacrament was valid.”