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Fisherman, the
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
Title of the pope, because most of the Apostles were fishermen. Our Lord said He would make them fishers of men (Luke 5); this term designates especially their chief, Peter, and his successors. The papal ring seal is that of the fisherman.
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Entry for 'Fisherman, the'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/f/fisherman-the.html. 1910.