No. 4,709 in French
pontificat
"Pontificat" in French refers to the period of a pope's reign or office.
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Le pontificat de Jean-Paul II a marqué une époque de changements dans l'Église catholique.
The pontificate of John Paul II marked a period of change in the Catholic Church.
Here, 'pontificat' is used to denote the tenure of a pope's authority within the religious context of the Catholic Church.
Son pontificat a été caractérisé par des réformes audacieuses.
His pontificate was characterized by bold reforms.
In this sentence, 'pontificat' refers specifically to the papal reign and the actions taken by the pope during that period.
Durant le pontificat actuel, l'Église a connu une ouverture vers les problèmes contemporains.
During the current pontificate, the Church has moved towards addressing contemporary issues.
The word 'pontificat' is used here to describe the current era or time of leadership under the present pope.
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