It is also from the Roman Heathen, that the Popes have received the name, and power of PONTIFEX MAXIMUS. This was the name of him that in the ancient Common-wealth of Rome, had the Supreme Authority under the Senate and People, of regulating all Ceremonies, and Doctrines concerning their Religion:
Aita Santuek ere erromatar jentilengandik dute hartua PONTIFEX MAXIMUS izena eta boterea.