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white pope

The bishop of Rome, the successor of St. Peter, the vicar of Jesus Christ, the leader of all Christians in the world.
The Roman Catholic pope is sometimes called the white pope, in distinction to the "black pope" or the "red pope".
by ScottX January 10, 2007
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Gen X

People born between 1961 and 1981. Generation X. Sometimes called the 'Slacker' generation. Preceded by Baby Boomers and followed by Gen Y.
Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves are all members of Gen X.
by ScottX November 27, 2006
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Padre

by ScottX October 22, 2006
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bishop

The highest level of the Roman Catholic clergy. Rules over an area called a diocese. Can ordain priests. Wears a tall, pointed hat called a miter; carries a staff called a crosier; wears a large cross and a large ring. Answerable to the pope.
Did your bishop just checkmate my king?
by ScottX October 18, 2005
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cardinal

a "prince" of the Catholic Church; cardinals elect the pope. They are usually bishops. They wear scarlet dresses.
Are the St. Louis cardinals named after birds or the "princes" of the Catholic Church?
by ScottX October 22, 2006
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messiah

Jesus Christ is the messiah, the anointed one, the savior of mankind, the Son of the living God, and God himself. Apart from him no one can enter heaven or receive eternal life.
by ScottX February 19, 2007
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SJ

Abbreviation for Society of Jesus, a religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola. Members are called Jesuits.
Teilhard de Chardin, SJ, was a Jesuit scientist.
by ScottX November 27, 2006
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