Vicar of Christ: Meaning and Definition of

Vic'ar of Christ'

Pronunciation: [key]
— Rom. Cath. Ch. Rom. Cath. Ch.
  1. the pope, with reference to his claim to stand in the place of Jesus Christ and possess His authority in the church.
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