The bishops of Rome have long played a central role in shaping Christian doctrine and liturgy.

The metropolitan bishop called a council to resolve the regional disputes among priests.

The metropolitan bishops convened at the cathedral to discuss the new diocesan reforms.

The abbot-bishop presided over both the monastery's daily prayers and the diocesan council meetings.

The prince bishop negotiated with neighboring states to secure religious autonomy and temporal authority for his diocese.

During the conclave, the cardinal bishops convened to deliberate on the future of the Church.

The prince-bishops convened a council to address the border disputes.

In the medieval council, the prince bishops argued over territorial rights.

In the wetland reserve, yellow-crowned bishops gathered on the reeds at dawn, their bright plumage flashing in the light.

During the wet season, the yellow-crowned bishop builds elaborate nests to attract a mate.