What does the cryptic crossword clue "Religious leader occupying tower before a melodramatic performance (4,5)" mean?

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Religious leader occupying tower before a melodramatic performance (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29168 | 11 Across | 2023-09-06

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POPE (religious leader) in SOAR (tower) + A

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