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The election of Leo XIV as Pope "touched something inside me," said Kawakami, who will be among the altar servers at the papal mass.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

And the unintended upshot could be more wealthy couples staying together, while the less prosperous among us avoid the altar entirely.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

For Saturday's afternoon celebration, an altar has been built on the Place de la Concorde and a large area around the Champs-Élysées sealed off by police.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

The Catholic service, conducted in Armenian, was open-casket, allowing mourners a final chance to say goodbye as they filed by the altar at the conclusion of the ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

“Um,” said the princess from the altar, “can someone rescue me already?”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

In a middle-class neighborhood, altars, crucifixes, and images of the Pope adorn the home of Joaquin Kawakami Effio, a 15-year-old who is considering the priesthood.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

The opera opens in the real world, as drably attired villagers assemble marigold- and candle-festooned Day of the Dead altars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026

Shows like “Top Chef” teach us to genuflect at the altars of celebrity culinarians, viewing their restaurants and signature dishes as luxury experiences as opposed to showing regular folks how to think innovatively about dinner.

From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2026

Today, diverse beliefs can be found mixed together on altars in homes, with the Virgin Mary sharing space with a ceramic Buddha and a warrior spirit from the Afro-Cuban faith.

From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024

Behind their altars, the Seven seemed to watch as well.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin