as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
a fervent apostle of universal health care
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as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
a fervent apostle of universal health care
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Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Under current Catholic doctrine, only men may become priests, based on the belief that Jesus chose male apostles.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Paprocki said he was struck by Pope Francis’ joy and reflected that the pontiff spoke to Paprocki and the other bishops with him not as a boss, but as a fellow apostle tasked with the same mission all priests have — to passionately advance their faith.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
Apostolic churches believe in modern day apostles and prophets, or those who claim to communicate directly with God and receive gifts of the Holy Spirit.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
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Biblical tradition holds that the Cenacle — a room on the upper floor of a Jerusalem building historically believed to stand above King David’s tomb — is where Jesus shared the Last Supper with his apostles before being crucified.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Under current Catholic doctrine, only men may become priests, based on the belief that Jesus chose male apostles.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Paprocki said he was struck by Pope Francis’ joy and reflected that the pontiff spoke to Paprocki and the other bishops with him not as a boss, but as a fellow apostle tasked with the same mission all priests have — to passionately advance their faith.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
Apostolic churches believe in modern day apostles and prophets, or those who claim to communicate directly with God and receive gifts of the Holy Spirit.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Apostle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apostle. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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