What is Pontifex Maximus?
The '''Pontifex Maximus''' was the [[high priest]] of the [[Ancient Rome|Roman Republic and Empire]]. The words meant 'greatest bridge-builder'. It was a religious post under the [[Roman Republic]], and a mostly ceremonial post under the [[Roman Empire]]. The term was later used in the [[Roman Catholic Church]] for the [[Pope]]. {{History-stub}} [[Category:Roman people|*]] [[Category:Religious leaders]]