Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Archiepiscopacy

👉 Archiepiscopacy is a term used in the Catholic Church to describe the position of an archbishop who serves as both bishop and Pope. This refers to someone who holds both the title of Bishop of the Archdiocese where they serve as the head of the clergy, while also being designated as Pope during certain times or for specific events. The term was introduced by Pope Benedict XVI in 2013 when he appointed Cardinal Timothy Dolan to the position of Archbishop of New York

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