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holiness

[hoh-lee-nis] / ˈhoʊ li nɪs /


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Appeared in the May 12, 2026, print edition as 'A New Look for Holiness'.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The Dalai Lama won a Grammy for audio, narration and storytelling for his audiobook "Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama".

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

"I had the privilege of meeting His Holiness in August of last year. He was in good spirits and spoke passionately about peace, reconciliation and justice," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

But Shevchuk told the pope that “the faithful of our church are sensitive to every word of Your Holiness as the universal voice of truth and justice.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

“One moment, Sir Gawaine. I have to point out that the Church does not regard these people as prisoners. The mission of His Holiness which I represent is one of pacification, not of revenge.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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