holy man

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Clarence Thomas—no relation to the Supreme Court justice, as he endlessly clarifies—is a Dallas journalist whom the self-anointed holy man has chosen for his interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

A.I. has been a key motif of Leo’s nascent papacy, from early speeches to advisory groups to the reception of tech execs who’ve approached the holy man on their own.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Before the battle, he prayed to St John of Beverley, a holy man whose tomb became popular with pilgrims.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024

And in “First Reformed,” Hawke is the Rev. Ernst Toller, a holy man filled with despair over climate change.

From New York Times • May 21, 2023

Some people claimed that he was a holy man who had come down from the mountains to save the city in its darkest hour.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat