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Recent Examples of canon law
But Wolfgang Rothe — a priest and scholar of canon law — says this charge is often pitted at critics within the church.
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Esme Nicholson, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Bishop Vann graduated from the Angelicum in 1985 with a doctoral degree in canon law; Leo graduated two years later.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025
Peters, an expert on Catholic canon law, also could not be reached.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Leo has a doctorate in the church’s canon law, which equips him for the task of ensuring existing church laws are applied to investigate cases and hold leaders accountable.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
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Esme Nicholson, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Bishop Vann graduated from the Angelicum in 1985 with a doctoral degree in canon law; Leo graduated two years later.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025
Peters, an expert on Catholic canon law, also could not be reached.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Leo has a doctorate in the church’s canon law, which equips him for the task of ensuring existing church laws are applied to investigate cases and hold leaders accountable.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canon law
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Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the meaning of your life.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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The two might have had a short stint together as a player-coach duo, but the interactions Weiss had with Cox helped shape his philosophy as a coach.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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George Gross, an expert on theology and the monarchy at King’s College London, said Monday's meeting was historic, particularly given the Vatican doesn't recognize the female priesthood.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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For someone who studied political science and theology, that shift has been disorienting.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, American families are getting squeezed by high gas prices, unaffordable housing, soaring grocery bills and out-of-touch politicians who are more focused on woke ideology than on real solutions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Authorities allege Soliman spent a year planning the June attack, driven by anti-Israel ideology; his federal attorneys argue the politically motivated assault should not be classified as a hate crime.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Canon law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canon%20law. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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