intercession

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After beatification, a miracle attributed to the Ulmas’ intercession would be necessary for their eventual canonization, as the church’s sainthood process is called.

From Seattle Times

“It’s a cry for intercession by the higher power: ‘Come by here, my lord.’”

From New York Times

But most of all, the anastenaria feel empowered through the saints’ intercession to put out the smoldering embers.

From Seattle Times

Washington’s intercession ahead of the war’s anniversary appears to have been only partially successful.

From Washington Post

His hospitalization and photos showing an uncomfortable and grimacing pope being helped to move after the Wednesday audience touched off a flurry of speculation and a global prayer chain as Catholic leaders called for intercession.

From Washington Times