Diego Maradona

Everybody in Argentina can remember 'the hand of God' in the England match in the 1986 World Cup. Now, in my country, the 'hand of God' has brought us an Argentinian pope.

Argentinian Athlete

Patti Smith

I was studying Francis of Assisi for quite some time, when Benedict was still the pope. And I was studying it for a song that I did for my last album, 'Banga.

American Musician

Mary Kay Blakely

Mother is the first word that occurs to politicians and columnists and popes when they raise the question, 'Why isn't life turning out the way we want it?

American Author

Pope Benedict XVI

The new pope knows that his task is to make the light of Christ shine before men and women of world - not his own light, but that of Christ.

German Clergyman

Michael McCaul

The pope is a very... passionate man. He likes to get out with the people, and with that comes a large security risk.

American Politician

George Bernard Shaw

Why should we take advice on sex from the pope? If he knows anything about it, he shouldn't!

Irish Playwright

Angelo Scola

I see the work the pope has to do. It is a huge responsibility. Nobody campaigns for it.

Italian Clergyman

Brian Kilmeade

Pope Francis might turn out to be one of the most popular figures in the world today.

American Entertainer

Martin Luther

I feel much freer now that I am certain the pope is the Antichrist.

German Leader

Betsy Hodges

The world has a truly historic pope in Francis.

Used in formal and religious contexts, especially when talking about religion or Catholic Church matters.

Formality level

Recognize the Pope as a global figure respected beyond the confines of the Catholic Church.

Cultural significance

Understand that 'Pope' refers to the unique position of the Bishop of Rome, no other church has this title.

Unique role

Used to refer to bishops in history, giving a sense of the historical authority of the church.

Historic term

Even historically, the term 'pope' carried weight and was used with respect for bishops.

Respect in context

In ancient times, other bishops were also referred to as pope, not exclusively the Bishop of Rome.

Not just Rome

Specific to the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church, highlighting denominational differences.

Religious specificity

Closely associated with Egypt, providing a geographical context to the Coptic Church.

Geographical association

Used sarcastically to mock someone pretending to have undue authority or importance.

Sarcasm usage

Carries a mocking or derisive tone when used outside its religious context.

Mocking tone

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