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Pope (other)
Pope is a religious title traditionally accorded to the head of the Catholic Church, as well as to some other religious figures. Also used as a surname and a place name. Pope may also designate: Religious offices * Pope of Rome, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the State of the Vatican City ** Pope Francis (born 1936), the current Pope **A list of popes *Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of all Africa, the Primate of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria **Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria, the current Coptic Pope of Alexandria **A list of Coptic Orthodox Popes of Alexandria *Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, the leader of the Chalcedonian Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria **Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria, the current Greek Orthodox Pope of Alexandria. **A list of Greek Orthodox Popes and Patriarchs of Alexandria * Palmarian Pope, the leader of the Palmarian Catholic Church * Pope of Legio Maria, the leader of the Legio Maria Peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pope (title)
''Pope'' is a religious title traditionally accorded to the Bishop of Rome, the Coptic and Greek Orthodox Bishop of Alexandria, and some leaders of other ecclesial communities. Popes may also claim the title Patriarch. Both terms come from the Greek πάππας, ''father''. Etymology The word ''pope'' is derived ultimately from the Greek πάππας (''páppas'') originally an affectionate term meaning "father", later referring to a bishop or patriarch. The earliest record of the use of this title is in regard to the Patriarch of Alexandria, Pope Heraclas of Alexandria (232–248) in a letter written by his successor, Pope Dionysius of Alexandria, to Philemon, a Roman presbyter: Which translates into: From the early 3rd century the title was applied generically to all bishops. The earliest extant record of the word ''papa'' being used in reference to a Bishop of Rome dates to late 3rd century, when it was applied to Pope Marcellinus. According to the Oxford English Dictionar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eli Pope
'' Scandal'' is an American television political drama series created by Shonda Rhimes, broadcast by ABC. The show features an ensemble cast of regular characters, with eight main characters in its first season. Since the first season, two characters have left the show or have been written out, and several new main characters have been written in or upgraded in the series. Following is a list of characters who have appeared over the various seasons since the drama's premiere. Main characters ;Cast Notes Olivia Pope Olivia Carolyn Pope, portrayed by Kerry Washington, is a former White House Communications Director who is widely regarded as the best "fixer" in Washington. Olivia worked on the presidential campaign of then-Governor Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III, with whom she began an affair. After Fitz became President, and named Olivia Director of Communications, they continue the affair. Although she still had feelings for him, Olivia knew that it would be best to re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |