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[church] / tʃɜrtʃ /




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Its inauguration comes at a time when the influence of the Catholic church on public life in Poland has declined.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Still pending are the sculpting of the south-facing Glory façade, the eventual front of the church, celebrating Christ triumphant, and the addition of a grand entrance staircase envisioned by Gaudí.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Suppose a 76-year-old has a $40,000 RMD and gives $15,000 a year to her church and two other charities.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

At the nation’s founding, “the fear was religious tyranny of one particular church over others,” she said.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

We parade through a small cemetery and around the side of St. Mary’s church.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

When New York state enacted buffer-zone protections in May, the coalition that organizes disruptive gatherings outside synagogues and churches published a victory statement.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

She said information disseminated by local organizations and churches has helped to clarify things.

From Barron's Aug. 8, 2026

Visiting some of Italy's many churches is another way to shelter from the heat, while absorbing the Catholic nation's heritage.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Tiny new Christian schools, often operating in Sunday school spaces in churches, are proliferating.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

Meetings were held in the churches almost every night.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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