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bishop

[bish-uhp] / ˈbɪʃ əp /


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He said that he’d been referred to her by a bishop with Catholic Charities and that he’d help her obtain immigration papers.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

After Vance criticized Leo this month, Italian bishop Antonio Staglianò responded by taking Francis’ logic even further in a pacifist direction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The seats symbolise the dual responsibilities of the role -- as a bishop in the diocese of Canterbury and as the spiritual leader of Anglicans worldwide.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

For example, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, and Kenya's first female bishop Emily Onyango, both celebrated Sarah Mullally's appointment.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The bishop acknowledged me to be a widow and allowed me to remain at the convent.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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