bishop
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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
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
The Pope will go to the region where St Augustine was a bishop - formerly known as Hippo, now called Annaba - where he will celebrate Mass.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Prevost was little known to the wider public except in Peru, where he was greatly admired during his more than 20 years as a missionary and bishop.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
“We should love to. The bishop is always so busy, alas. Please remember me to your husband, and be sure to ask him to revive the ball.”
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
Vocabulary lists containing bishop
World Religions
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Medieval Europe - Introductory
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Ancient Rome - Middle School and High School
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