cardinal

Example Sentences

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It was for similar reasons that cardinals of different persuasions were thought to have coalesced around him at conclave.

From BBC

A similar arrangement was put in place last year, when the pope sat to one side during some Easter events due to persistent knee pain, leaving it to senior cardinals to lead the Masses.

From Reuters

Venice’s cardinal patriarch splashed the transparent barriers with holy water.

From New York Times

The spokesman added the safeguarding of national security was of "cardinal importance" and all people are equal under the law regardless of political stance or background.

From Reuters

Vatican prosecutors have charged 10 people, including a cardinal, of defrauding the Holy See of tens of millions of euros through the London venture.

From Seattle Times