bishop
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Neither of them made any substantive changes to core Roman Catholic doctrine, but when you’re the bishop of Rome and the head of the world’s largest single religious denomination, practice matters more than theory.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 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
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
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
When he had gone to the bishop to be made a clerk in the first place, he had taken a pair of scissors with him.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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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