pontificate

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.

Japanese Meaning

教皇の地位 / 教皇の在任期間

During his pontificate, the reforms reshaped the church's approach to pastoral care.

彼の教皇としての在位期間中、改革は教会の牧会への取り組みを一変させた。

Sense（1）

The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.

pontificates

（ plural ）