pontiff
n. 罗马教皇,主教,大祭司
The Pontiff is the Pope.
The Pontiff celebrated mass in Mexico City.
教皇在墨西哥城主持了弥撒。
1. the head of the Roman Catholic Church
It's thought to be the first time the Pontiff has specifically apologized for the alleged offences.
人们认为这是罗马教皇第一次特别为宣称的指控道歉.
It will mark his first visit to the US as pontiff.
这将是他任职教皇以来首次访问美国.
At that time, the pontiff, Pope John Paul II may attend the meeting.
届时教宗若望保禄二世或将参加这次会议.
The pontiff also delivered comments in Spanish, recognizing a growing Catholic population in the United States.
罗马教皇也用西班牙语表达, 认识到在美国有正在不断扩大的天主教徒人口.
But the pontiff says that promise was not fulfilled for all in America.
但是教皇说,并不是所有美国人都实现了自己的愿望.