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.
by ScottX October 15, 2005
Called the pope's nose by protestants and the sulton's nose by north africans, catholics call the rump of a chicken the parson's nose.
by ScottX January 13, 2007