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monsignor

[mon-see-nyer, mawn-see-nyawr] / mɒnˈsi njər, ˌmɔn siˈnjɔr /




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The monsignor admitted to recording Becciu secretly during a dinner with him in September 2020 and bringing it to Vatican policemen.

From Washington Post Nov. 30, 2022

Representatives from most of Hong Kong's missionary groups were briefed by the monsignor during the meetings.

From Reuters Jul. 5, 2022

Robert Duvall and Robert De Niro play siblings: Duvall is a detective; De Niro, a Roman Catholic monsignor whose future in the church depends on how his brother handles the case.

From New York Times Dec. 24, 2021

He is now the monsignor for the Hendred parish which covers two churches - St Mary's in East Hendred, Oxfordshire, and St Patrick's in East Ilsley, Berkshire.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2021

"But, monsignor, it would be a great disgrace for me to send my brethren far away while I remained idly here, sharing none of the tribulations which they must undergo."

From Life of St. Francis of Assisi by Houghton, Louise Seymour




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