priestly
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The text also sheds light on women's roles in Babylon, including priestly duties that were previously undocumented.
From Science Daily • Nov. 11, 2025
“This one’s special. Our nation’s leader is honoring our Pops, our father, and I don’t say father in a priestly way,” Verdugo said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2024
A central theme has been the role of women in church governance, but other hot button issues are also on the agenda, including acceptance for LGBTQ+ Catholics and priestly celibacy.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2023
Six feet one and heavyset, with a slight stoop and closely cropped white hair, Moretta favors black button-down shirts or white guayaberas when not in his priestly cassock.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2023
Even in the priestly garb, his loping, comfortable gait pulled my eyes and held them.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
