What is a Joannes Paulus II Pontifex Maximus mean?

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It means John Paul II Supreme Pontiff - if translated into English. Pontifex Maximus being the ancient title of the High Priest of the polytheistic Roman Religion which was once a title of the Roman Emperors until the title was granted by Gratian to Pope Damasus.
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