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How Pontifex Maximus Became Linked to the Pope – Catholic Culture & Curious Traditions (FREE PDF)

Explore how an ancient Roman title meaning chief bridge-builder became historically associated with the Bishop of Rome with this colorful, kid-friendly Catholic Culture & Curious Traditions printable. This free one-page educational resource makes Catholic history, customs, symbols, and unusual traditions engaging and easy to understand for families, classrooms, homeschool lessons, catechists, and parish faith formation.

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