monsignor
noun
mon·si·gnor
män-ˈsē-nyər 
mən-
plural monsignors or monsignori
ˌmän-ˌsēn-ˈyȯr-ē
: a Roman Catholic prelate having a dignity or titular distinction (as of domestic prelate or protonotary apostolic) usually conferred by the pope
—used as a title prefixed to the surname or to the given name and surname
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The monsignor anticipates the new pontiff will pick up where Francis left off, advocating for the poor and for immigrants and pushing for unity, peace and inclusivity.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2025
What to know about the monsignor chosen by the Pope.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2025
When the monsignor was murdered at the end of Season 3, Ignatius was devastated.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 18 July 2024
But the monsignor, very gracious, didn't mind.
—Lauren Green, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2023
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2025
What to know about the monsignor chosen by the Pope.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2025
When the monsignor was murdered at the end of Season 3, Ignatius was devastated.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 18 July 2024
But the monsignor, very gracious, didn't mind.
—Lauren Green, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2023
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“Monsignor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monsignor. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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monsignor
noun
mon·si·gnor
män-ˈsē-nyər
mən-
plural monsignors or monsignori
ˌmän-ˈsēn-ˈyōr-ē
-ˈyȯr-
—used as a title for Roman Catholic priests
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