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Recent Examples of ordination
Leo has said little about other major social and cultural issues that have animated the emergent Catholic right, especially inclusion for LGBTQ+ Catholics and women’s ordination as deacons.
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Liam Adams, USA Today, 12 May 2025
After his ordination, Prevost went to work as a missionary Peru.
—May 8, CBS News, 9 May 2025
Advocates for women’s ordination sent pink smoke signals Wednesday over the Vatican to demand that women be allowed to be priests and participate in a conclave.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Francis maintained the ban on women’s ordination as priests and deacons, something which disappointed those keen to see women in more visible church leadership roles, but insisted that decision-making and leadership doesn’t depend on whether someone is ordained.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
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Liam Adams, USA Today, 12 May 2025
After his ordination, Prevost went to work as a missionary Peru.
—May 8, CBS News, 9 May 2025
Advocates for women’s ordination sent pink smoke signals Wednesday over the Vatican to demand that women be allowed to be priests and participate in a conclave.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Francis maintained the ban on women’s ordination as priests and deacons, something which disappointed those keen to see women in more visible church leadership roles, but insisted that decision-making and leadership doesn’t depend on whether someone is ordained.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordination
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A week ahead of the band’s induction into the songwriters hall of fame, Johnston, McDonald, Simmons and John McFee, all now in their seventies, sat down with The Hollywood Reporter recalling their legendary career, their biggest songs and their longevity.—
Steve Bloom,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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He was honored with two Grammy Awards, inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame and recognition from the Kennedy Center Honors committee in 2007.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
11 June 2025
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People walk past Reserve Bank of India signage in front of an installation stall at Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, India, on Aug. 28, 2024.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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No loss of power, much less installation space, much fewer parts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2025
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The green energy tax breaks involve not only those used by buyers of electric vehicles, like Elon Musk's Tesla line, but also the production and investment tax credits for developers of renewables and other energy sources.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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As with all equity investments, investors should carefully evaluate all options with a qualified investment professional before making any investment decision.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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William performed an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle and is attending a fundraising dinner for London’s Air Ambulance Charity on Wednesday evening.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2024
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The pope ascended into his office immediately upon accepting his election, but his investiture mass will take place on May 18.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
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Their matte finish aligned with the gown’s soft tulle overlay, offering contrast to the precise strap placement and bold proportions.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
7 June 2025
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There’s no religious instruction during job training, placement and coaching offered to disabled people through the affiliates, the state said.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The government is also now appealing to the public to help find and deport people in the country without authorization.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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UniCredit has built a surprise stake in Commerzbank of 28% since September through derivatives and has the European Central Bank's authorization to hold up to 29.9% in the lender.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,Ganesh Rao,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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The primary, on June 24, is considered the defining contest of the election, given the district’s heavy Democratic bent.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Musk later slipped in a jab, suggesting that Trump and the Republicans could never have prevailed in last year’s elections without the $288 million that Musk spent to put them over the top.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The sixth installment in Warner Bros. and New Line’s long-running horror property, in which people die in increasingly insane incidents, is a huge hit.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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John Wick’s opening weekend box office has grown throughout each installment’s release.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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“Ordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordination. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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