bishop

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The seats symbolise the dual responsibilities of the role -- as a bishop in the diocese of Canterbury and as the spiritual leader of Anglicans worldwide.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

As he arrived and left the court, he smiled at family and supporters including his wife, Teresa Lai, and Cardinal Joseph Zen, the retired bishop of Hong Kong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Pope Leo XIV, who became bishop of Rome after Pope Francis’ death last spring, has forcefully condemned the administration’s aggressive tactics, calling them “extremely disrespectful.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Alison-Madueke's brother, former bishop Doye Agama, 69, denies conspiracy to commit bribery.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Anna was a financial burden on her father, so a bishop persuaded her to marry a rich farmer as his second wife.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover