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View synonyms for Holy Father

Holy Father

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.
  1. a title of the pope.


Holy Father

noun

  1. RC Church a title of the pope
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Holy Father1

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
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Example Sentences

“He won't be pleasing everyone all the time, but I think what the Holy Father really wants to indicate is that the Church is not a threat to the state,” says Father Anthony Chantry.

From BBC

“And now we hear the words of the Holy Father,” said the commentator on the Vatican’s media channel.

“I have tried to synthesize the profound concepts expressed by the Holy Father through pictorial language in a simple, easily readable style.”

“The Holy Father’s audiences scheduled for this morning are canceled due to a mild flu,” it said in a statement.

“You pray: ’Holy Father, who art in heaven.’

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