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archbishop

[ahrch-bish-uhp] / ˈɑrtʃˈbɪʃ əp /






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Though his first love was always parish work, we were there for his elevations to auxiliary bishop of San Francisco, bishop of San Diego and, most recently, archbishop of Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

If this sounds more Hollywood than parish church to you, well, it appears that Cardinal Robert McElroy, the archbishop of Washington, agrees.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Also on trial is Alison-Madueke's brother, former archbishop Doye Agama, 69, who the court was told would not be giving evidence.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Still, the archbishop is hopeful that the sparring will blow over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The priests had decided they could not wait forever for the pope and the archbishop to come around.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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