Vicar-of-christ
or Vicar of Jesus Christ
noun, Roman Catholic Church.
1.
the pope, with reference to his claim to stand in the place of Jesus Christ and possess His authority in the church.
Vicar of Christ
noun
1.
(RC Church) the Pope when regarded as Christ’s earthly representative
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