godparent
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I learned my barista’s favorite drink before they learned mine, and I now track the status of their foster dog with the devotion of a godparent.
From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2025
Along with being a godparent for Prince George, he is also reported to be godfather to the Duke of Sussex's son, Prince Archie.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2024
The Thomases are intimately involved with the Bolicks family, according to the Post and the Arizona Mirror, which reported Justice Thomas is godparent to the Bolicks’ son.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2024
“Being a godparent is a big responsibility, it’s taking the place of the mother or father, it’s not a game,” she said as her voice broke.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
“I guess, technically, a godparent is supposed to be a religious thing,” Mom explains.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
"It was significant that he said trans men and women could be godparents."
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2025
He has invited transgender Romans to his weekly audience and recently said trans people can serve as godparents and witnesses at weddings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
In the following years, the women started enrolling tens of thousands, earning the nickname of “Madrinas del Obamacare,” or “Obamacare” godmothers, evoking the crucial role godparents play in Latino culture.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 16, 2023
Francis’ latest initiative was a document from the Vatican’s doctrine office asserting that, under some circumstances, transgender people can be baptized and can serve as godparents and witnesses in weddings.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
In June, I went to stay with my godparents, the Weiners, in South Carolina and attend an arts camp where they taught.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
