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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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By on-field merits alone, Rose absolutely deserves induction into the Hall — his 4,256 hits are most in MLB history.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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That lack of transparency, although unfortunate, could be critical in maintaining the independence of the vote, given the pressure applied by President Trump, who publicly campaigned before and after his election for Rose’s induction.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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According to Gaston, more than half of residential installations now follow this third-party ownership model.—
Tik Root,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The second gen version from Arlo offers a simple is a wireless installation that delivers great video quality, smart detection, and a rechargeable battery.—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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Despite considerable investment, SANDAG’s bike projects have been criticized for delays in bringing online infrastructure that could improve safety for users.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Asparagus is a long-term investment that rewards patient gardeners with spring harvests for years to come.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
27 May 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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The circumstances illuminate a pressing issue in award campaigning: the lack of rigorous oversight in category placement.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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That’s the title’s highest placement in the U.K. this week, and a particularly special one on the list of top-selling collections across the nation.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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This agency oversees the authorization for manufacturing firms to sell and distribute these vaccines as part of an official USDA animal disease control program.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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This withdrawal came following the company’s public announcement to increase its share repurchase authorization to $750 million and commit to utilize $200 million of such authorization over the next three months and $500 million within the next 12 months.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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Michigan is often regarded as a key swing state in the presidential race—with close margins in the past election and 15 electoral votes up for grabs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Based on the tease in the finale, even non-gamers might expect the next installment to be more focused on Abby, and that certainly appears to be the case.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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The final episode of The Handmaid's Tale doesn't go out with a bang – there was plenty of that in last week's explosive, penultimate installment – but rather tearful goodbyes, fresh beginnings, and a surprise reunion with a beloved character from the past.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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“Ordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordination. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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