What is another word for head of the Roman Catholic Church?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛd ɒvðə ɹˈə͡ʊmən kˈaθlɪk t͡ʃˈɜːt͡ʃ] (IPA) 
The head of the Roman Catholic Church is known by many synonyms, including the Bishop of Rome, the Vicar of Christ, and the Pope. The title Pope comes from the Latin word "papa," meaning father, and is a term that has been used for centuries to refer to the leader of the Church. Another term, Pontifex Maximus, is a Latin title which means the greatest bridge-builder. This term originates from ancient Rome where it was used to describe the high priest of the Roman religion. Although these titles vary, they all refer to the highest authority in the Roman Catholic Church and the spiritual leader of over one billion Catholics worldwide.
