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The head of the Roman Catholic Church, based in the Vatican.
Natural examples
Der Papst hielt eine Ansprache auf dem Petersplatz.
The pope gave an address in St Peter's Square.
Im Museum lasen wir über frühere Päpste.
At the museum, we read about earlier popes.
Der Papst empfing eine Delegation aus Afrika.
The pope received a delegation from Africa.
Usage note
Papst is masculine: der Papst; its plural is Päpste. Papsttum names the institution or office.
Mini-lesson: Papst
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, based in the Vatican. Papst is masculine: der Papst; its plural is Päpste. Papsttum names the institution or office.
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