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Religious Leadership and Authority Figures

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Dalai Lama

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Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, believed to be an incarnation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion.

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Pope

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Head of the Roman Catholic Church, considered the spiritual successor to Saint Peter.

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Patriarch

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A senior bishop in Orthodox Christianity, presiding over others in a region or national church.

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Ayatollah

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High-ranking title given to Twelver Shī'a clerics, experts in Islamic studies.

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Amish Bishop

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Religious leader and authority within an Amish community responsible for spiritual guidance and church discipline.

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Chief Rabbi

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A title given to the most senior rabbinical authority in a country or region, providing religious leadership to a Jewish community or country.

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Shankaracharya

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A spiritual leader and reformer within Advaita Vedanta Hinduism, originally established by Adi Shankara.

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Rabbi

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Jewish religious teacher and leader, authorized to teach and decide on issues of Jewish law.

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Brahmin

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A member of the highest Hindu caste, traditionally priests or teachers of sacred learning across generations.

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Patriarch of Alexandria

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A religious office in Christian traditions, historically significant for Christian theology and jurisdiction in Egypt.

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Caliph

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A successor to the Islamic prophet Muhammad's political and spiritual leadership, historically recognized in Sunni Islam.

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Guru

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Spiritual teacher in Hinduism, Sikhism, and some schools of Buddhism, with important roles in guiding disciples.

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Archbishop

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A bishop of higher rank in many Christian denominations, presides over an archdiocese.

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Imam

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Islamic leadership position, often leading prayers and community services within a mosque.

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Lama

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A teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism, considered a spiritual guide and often a reincarnated tulk.

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