What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pictures about one American pope (4,2)" mean?

The definition is "pope". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PIX (synonym of "Pictures") + I (abbreviation of "about one") + US (synonym of "American"); definition: "pope" The answer is PIUS IX.

Pictures about one American pope (4,2)

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