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catholic

[kath-uh-lik, kath-lik] / ˈkæθ ə lɪk, ˈkæθ lɪk /


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Kolping House, a Catholic organization on the Upper West Side, runs about 90 rooms with two floors for men and one for women–and no curfew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The originators of other leading Cambodian lenders that have since been commercialized include Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services and the Québec-arm of Oxfam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A straight-laced family man with a Catholic upbringing, Becerra was more reserved during the debates — a quiet confidence that drew some voters to support him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government and the Catholic Church in Spain signed an agreement in March to compensate victims, after years of reticence and opacity from the Church hierarchy.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Eva goes to a Catholic school; her curriculum has always been a little different than mine.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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