Term
Vicar of Christ
A title for the Pope signifying that he stands in the place of Christ as the visible head of the Catholic Church on earth.
Filed underEcclesiology
Definition
A title given to the Pope in the Catholic Church, signifying the Pope stands in the place of Christ as the visible head of the Church on earth.
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- Synonym of
- popeTerm
Last revised August 14, 2026