cardinal
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“Yet, many banks refuse to have any sort of framework to evaluate that, and certainly don’t communicate about it. To us, that is the cardinal sin.”
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Colby reportedly gave the cardinal a dressing down.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2026
Kilmer reminds us of the internet’s cardinal rule: “If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
It said the cardinal "distances himself from Monsignor Micheletti's statements and expresses his disappointment over what happened" and stated its "commitment to the protection of its artistic and spiritual heritage" against misuse or exploitation.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
It all started the moment I broke the cardinal rule of the Franklin household: Leave well enough alone.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
“I think the cardinals were looking for three things,” said Alistair Dutton, secretary-general of Caritas Internationalis, the global confederation of Catholic humanitarian organizations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 21, 2026
“We now have quite a few bishops and cardinals coming out and being present, which is very important. As far as our archdiocese is concerned — not so much.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
Leo, 70, who has a history of missionary work in Peru and is the first pope from the United States, was elected in a conclave of cardinals on May 8.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2025
The richly-decorated 15th Century chapel is the setting for the conclave of cardinals that elects the pope.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025
Shadow became aware of eyes on him: a handful of red cardinals stared at him from a skeletal elder bush, then returned to pecking at the clusters of black elderberries.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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