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Recent Examples of liturgical
In the speech, read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, master of liturgical ceremonies, Francis appealed for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as Congo and Myanmar and in other hot spots.
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Arkansas Online, 21 Apr. 2025
The new funeral rites were formally approved by Francis in 2023 and were later published in the church's liturgical guidelines in early 2024.
—Alec Schemmel, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The announcement was issued by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, the master of papal liturgical ceremonies.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
In the speech, read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, master of liturgical ceremonies, Francis appealed for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as Congo and Myanmar and in other areas of war and other tragedy.
—Nicole Winfield and Silvia Stellacci, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 21 Apr. 2025
The new funeral rites were formally approved by Francis in 2023 and were later published in the church's liturgical guidelines in early 2024.
—Alec Schemmel, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The announcement was issued by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, the master of papal liturgical ceremonies.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
In the speech, read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, master of liturgical ceremonies, Francis appealed for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as Congo and Myanmar and in other areas of war and other tragedy.
—Nicole Winfield and Silvia Stellacci, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liturgical
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Anand is a neurologist and the author of The Mind Electric, out in June 2025 Within the walls of a hospital, privacy is sacred—the intimate details of someone’s body and illness are meant to be as carefully guarded, as quietly delivered, as a sacramental confession.—
Pria Anand,
TIME,
18 Feb. 2025
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After the surgeon general’s warning on alcohol, people of faith should rethink sacramental wine, writes guest columnist Eli Federman.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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Paintings, sculptures and ritual artifacts have been culled from the museum’s permanent collection or borrowed from private owners.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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In 2022, archaeologists rediscovered a narrow duct leading to a small ritual chamber 8 meters deep beneath one of the site’s temple buildings.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 May 2025
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For deeper spiritual guidance, Tarot and Angel Card Readings offer encouragement and clarity about the past, present, and future.—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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For less-religious students, some of their first conversations about spiritual matters may be with chaplains.—
Cornelia Powers,
The Atlantic,
18 May 2025
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For two and a half centuries, religious freedom has driven America's story.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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This lighting might have emphasized the space’s religious purpose.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Although the lack of human remains prevents anthropological study, the hoard of possessions—including bracelets, brooches, ceremonial weapons—that were created around the 3rd or 4th century B.C. provides a treasure trove for researchers.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Mary’s game finally came to an end on this week’s episode, but not without a truly bizarre and wonderful sideshow to accompany her ceremonial torch-snuffing.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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Francis has long made ministry to prisoners a hallmark of his priestly vocation, and a Holy Year dedicated to a message of hope is no exception.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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One thing to consider, however, is that Leviticus is devoted to priestly concerns.—
Jacob F. Love,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liturgical. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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