Answer: pontiff

AnswerCrossword Clue
PONTIFFJohn, Paul or John Paul
PONTIFFPope
PONTIFFBishop of Rome
PONTIFFNoted ring wearer
PONTIFFBishop.
PONTIFFHigh priest.
PONTIFFBishop or high priest.
PONTIFFEcclesiastic
PONTIFFHigh priest
PONTIFFTiara wearer
PONTIFFBenedict XVI, e.g.
PONTIFFWearer of the triregnum crown
pontiffThe pope
pontiffa pope or bishop