Catholic church's leader (4)

I believe the answer is:

pope

(Other definitions for pope that I've seen before include "fisherman's successor" , "church leader in Rome" , "Well-versed man" , "served in the Vatican" , "Writer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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