as in preacher
a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church
searched for a priest who could perform an exorcism
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Recent Examples of priest
Marching into that fray will be hundreds of poll chaplains and peacekeepers – priests, pastors, rabbis and imams as well as nuns, deacons, choir directors or Sunday school teachers.
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Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
Roughly 300 priests who spent time in the archdiocese have been accused of molestation.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
The hot priest advises Eddie to earn forgiveness and stop punishing himself and then suggests that Eddie do something joyful after his penance.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Slate says that, in 1905, an issue of The Cambrian, a magazine for Welsh Americans, featured an anecdote involving a priest who, following a service, pulled a clerk aside to ask whether his sermon had been long enough.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
Roughly 300 priests who spent time in the archdiocese have been accused of molestation.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
The hot priest advises Eddie to earn forgiveness and stop punishing himself and then suggests that Eddie do something joyful after his penance.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Slate says that, in 1905, an issue of The Cambrian, a magazine for Welsh Americans, featured an anecdote involving a priest who, following a service, pulled a clerk aside to ask whether his sermon had been long enough.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Born in Round Rock, Talarico is currently training to become a preacher.Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Raised by a preacher and a professional bodybuilder father, Pope draws on his upbringing to confront internalized homophobia and navigate his identity.Marc Malkin, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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Part of the group then took the stage in one of the more striking scenes ever seen at a big Republican presidential rally: a row of clerics in Islamic garb and caps strode on stage as Trump greeted them with smiles, shaking their hands.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
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Taking Blaine by the hand, the Rev. Samuel D. Burchard pledged the backing of the clerics with shots at Blaine’s critics and veiled allusions to Cleveland’s private life.Robert B. Mitchell / Made by History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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The first hint of photosynthesis came from experiments by English clergyman and scientist Joseph Priestly.Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Among the clergymen cited in the lawsuits that were settled Wednesday, Father Michael Baker is one of the priests with the most victims.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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They are set to be bailed out in two days, and the colony’s bishop demands that the victims forgive them—or else face excommunication and be denied a spot in heaven.Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Pope Francis has made significant changes to the funeral rites that will be observed upon his death, streamlining the rituals to reflect his role as a bishop rather than focusing on his papal status.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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In Israel, the country’s right-wing leadership was thrilled by Trump’s victory, with ultranationalist ministers openly celebrating on social media.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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World & Nation Israel’s prime minister appoints a former rival to strengthen his hold on office Sept. 29, 2024 Gallant will be replaced by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, a Netanyahu loyalist and veteran Cabinet minister who was a junior officer in the military.Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Feulner came from a devout Roman Catholic family, while Weyrich himself was an ordained deacon of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church.Samantha Riedel, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
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Earlier in the year LaBeouf was confirmed into the Catholic Church with intentions of becoming a deacon.Arimeta Diop, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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And not too long after that, the pastor said, a donor — a member of a Detroit family with a family foundation that seeks be anonymous — came to the church and offered a substantial amount, millions of dollars, to get the project started.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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The pastors and elders were not having it, but youth organizations loved us and embraced us.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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There, the reverend and Sister Deborah initially work in harmony, attracting devoted new converts.Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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In his letter, the reverend encouraged parishioners to participate in services and activities at the Oak Park location of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Priest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priest. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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