The term 'Pontiff' is a title given to the POPE, the leader of the Catholic Church. The crossword solutions for this term are 'POPE' (4 letters) and 'TheHolyFather' (13 letters). The title of POPE is derived from the Latin word 'PONTIFEX', which means 'bridge-builder' or 'high priest'. The POPE is the head of the Catholic Church and is considered to be the successor of Saint Peter, one of Jesus' apostles. As the leader of the Church, the POPE is responsible for upholding the teachings of the Church and providing spiritual guidance to its members.