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[preest] / prist /


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The driving force behind that is Padre Pepe, a chatty parish priest in jeans and checked shirt rather than a dog collar.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Rossetti isn’t just a priest; he’s also a content creator.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The domineering Sarastro, an all-powerful priest, bellows spiritual profundities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

On the other hand, at the local Roman Catholic church down the street from our house, the priest took a long look at my son and me, and immediately separated us.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

“The priest hole’s back here,” she said as she typed in a combination.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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