Answer: pontiff

AnswerCrossword Clue
PONTIFF

John, Paul or John Paul

PONTIFF

Pope

PONTIFF

Bishop of Rome

PONTIFF
Noted ring wearer
PONTIFF
Bishop.
PONTIFFHigh priest.
PONTIFFBishop or high priest.
PONTIFFEcclesiastic
PONTIFFHigh priest
PONTIFFTiara wearer
PONTIFFBenedict XVI, e.g.
PONTIFFWearer of the triregnum crown