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What is Sovereign Pontiff?1. n. The Pope, Bishop of Rome, Patriarch of the West, temporal Sovereign/Monarch of the Papal States (pre-1870) & of Vatican City/Holy See (1929 - present), Vicar of Christ on Earth, Supreme Head of the Catholic Church. At his Coronation, he receives the Triple Tiara/Crown with the words : "Receive the Tiara adorned with three crowns, and know that Thou art the Father of Princes & Kings, Pontiff of the World, and Vicar of our Saviour Jesus Christ." 1. n. The Sovereign Pontiff was seated on the Leonine Throne as the Cardinal deacon placed the Triple Crown upon the Pope's head. Sovereign Pontiff - video |
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