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Recent Examples of intercession
After that, the Vatican must accept the validity of a second miracle attributed to the person’s intercession for them to be declared a saint.
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Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
And the Church holds that two miracles, when attributed to a specific candidate’s intercession, offer proof that a saint really is with God in heaven.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Miracles attributed to the individual's intercession are usually required—one for beatification and a second for canonization.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Shortly before the Church confirmed the second healing miracle attributed to his intercession, the Vatican published a document overhauling its process for confirming supernatural phenomena, the first such revision since 1978.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
And the Church holds that two miracles, when attributed to a specific candidate’s intercession, offer proof that a saint really is with God in heaven.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Miracles attributed to the individual's intercession are usually required—one for beatification and a second for canonization.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Shortly before the Church confirmed the second healing miracle attributed to his intercession, the Vatican published a document overhauling its process for confirming supernatural phenomena, the first such revision since 1978.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercession
Noun
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Our hearts go out to those who witnessed this horrible attack, and prayers for a speedy recovery to those who were injured.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
2 June 2025
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Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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All of the files under review involve inmates who were in CDCR’s Medical Assistant Treatment Program and were recently denied parole or petitions to move up their parole hearings to an earlier date, between April 2024 and this month.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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The Recent Court Challenges In March 2024, France filed a petition in federal court to vacate Kaplan’s 2023 decision.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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And Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger refused Trump’s entreaties to stuff the ballot boxes in Georgia with another 11,000 votes for Trump.—
Erica Frantz,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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There is some evidence that these entreaties are reaching curious ears.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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For many, Rubio’s invocation of the Communist Party triggered dark recollections of past anti-Chinese policy, including 1882’s Chinese Exclusion Act, which banned immigration from China.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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An invocation is delivered at center court just prior to the national anthem as part of the Oklahoma City pre-game festivities.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2025
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His legal issues weren't over with the plea deal and probation, however.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The fact that Carrier’s plea deal contains only a single charge left some victims even more angry.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
30 May 2025
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That case, like the one on school T-shirts, arose from appeals by the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal group.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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However, after weeks of volatile visa policies, capped with the Trump administration’s move last week to terminate Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, the appeal of the U.S. as a host country is in flux.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Hernandez was the exception, turning in performances that embodied the athletic grace and emotional nuance of a true champion.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
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Then, on June 6, Venus will enter Taurus and your curious communication sector, dazzling your exchanges with poise, grace and irresistible charm.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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“Intercession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercession. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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