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holiness

[hoh-lee-nis] / ˈhoʊ li nɪs /


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“Honor of a lifetime to meet His Holiness Pope Francis,” Trump said afterward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"Meditation: Reflections Of His Holiness The Dalai Lama" features artists such as Rufus Wainwright, who accepted the award on behalf of the spiritual leader, and Maggie Rogers.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Shortly after his election win in November, Mr Milei invited the Pope - whom he addressed as "Your Holiness" - to visit Argentina in 2024.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2024

But Shevchuk told the pope that “the faithful of our church are sensitive to every word of Your Holiness as the universal voice of truth and justice.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

“Even so,” His High Holiness went on, “these are terrible charges, and the realm must know the truth of them. If Your Grace has told it true, no doubt a trial will prove your innocence.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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