archpriest
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After resigning in 2002, he moved to Italy to serve as archpriest at the papal basilica of Saint Mary Major in 2004.
From Washington Post
Sodano listed the stages of Law’s clerical life and said the late Pope John Paul had “called him to Rome” to be archpriest of a Rome basilica.
From Reuters
Pope John Paul in 2004 named Cardinal Law the archpriest of the papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, a largely ceremonial role.
Cardinal Law stepped down as archbishop on Dec. 13, 2002, and later moved to Rome, where he served, until shortly before his 80th birthday, as archpriest of a basilica.
From Washington Post
Organizers said the archpriest’s presence at Saturday’s ceremony was a “provocation” by the authorities.
From Washington Times
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