spiritual leader
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After our visit to Adat Reyim, an inclusive, independent synagogue in Springfield, Virginia, I befriended its spiritual leader, Rabbi Bruce Aft.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2026
She is remembered not only as a royal figure, but also as a spiritual leader whose authority extended beyond governance into belief and ritual.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
Newsom touted the effort in his 2024 salmon strategy, which featured a smiling photograph of Winnemem Wintu Chief and spiritual leader Caleen Sisk next to Chuck Bonham, then-director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2026
The British monarch is its supreme governor, while the Archbishop of Canterbury is seen as the spiritual leader of Anglicans worldwide.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
Or maybe you hear echoes of its spiritual leader, Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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