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Vicar of Christ

–noun Roman Catholic Church.
the pope, with reference to his claim to stand in the place of Jesus Christ and possess His authority in the church.
Also, Vicar of Jesus Christ.


Origin:
1475–85
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Vic·ar of Christ   (vĭk'ər)   
n.   Roman Catholic Church
The pope.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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