bishop
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The bishop claimed Rev McCartney's allegations were the result of a personal grievance over theological differences.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
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
Pope Leo XIV on Friday named a former undocumented migrant as bishop of West Virginia, weeks after a high-profile clash with US President Donald Trump.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
In mid-April, the pope plans to visit Hippo, where Augustine served as bishop, in what is today Algeria.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
His father, a wealthy merchant, died in 1483 or 1484, and Nicolaus was brought up in the household of his mother’s brother, Lucas Waczenrode, who became the bishop of Ermeland.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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World Religions
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Medieval Europe - Introductory
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