Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: holy father

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

A papal rescript generally answers a petition placed before one of the Roman Curiae or the Holy Father himself.

Source: https://insidethevatican.com/news/newsflash/letter-27-2023-mon-jan-23-a-correction/

Cardinal McElroy was also appointed to the planetary stage of the synod by the Holy Father, having failed to get elected, like Cardinal Cupich, by his brother bishops.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/the-holy-spirit-and-the-synod-on-synodality

Discernment, however, continued the Holy Father, “is not done alone”, and with this in mind he focused the day’s catechesis on several pointers that can help “facilitate this indispensable exercise of the spiritual life.”

Source: https://catholicoutlook.org/pope-at-audience-gods-love-is-irresistible/

Finally, as is customary, the Holy Father imparted his Blessing to all those participating in the commemorative events.

Source: https://catholicoutlook.org/pope-marks-650th-anniversary-of-revelations-of-mother-julian-of-norwich/

He would not publicly criticise the Holy Father, and I doubt that he would put his signature to something, even anonymously, that would be public criticism.”

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/pell-s-wooden-casket-lies-in-state-as-his-posthumous-attack-on-pope-overshadows-funeral-20230114-p5cchg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan tweeted that he was “following the updates on the Holy Father through the media.

Source: https://thetablet.org/u-s-church-leaders-offer-prayers-for-pope-francis-recovery/

On the World Day, the Holy Father often presides over a Mass in St Peter’s Basilica, and invites parishes, dioceses, associations and ecclesial communities from all over the world to celebrate the Day in their own pastoral context.

Source: https://catholicoutlook.org/pope-message-world-day-of-grandparents-and-elderly-2023-release/

Reflect on the faith-filled encouragement of the Holy Father.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/we-are-one-body-wyd-theme-song-30-years

Regarding justice, the Holy Father called for a “profound rethinking” of multilateral systems such as the United Nations to make them more effective at responding to conflicts like the war in Ukraine.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/to-counter-third-world-war-pope-francis-proposes-truth-justice-solidarity-and-freedom

The Holy Father also stressed the imperative of respecting international humanitarian law in Gaza “where it is urgent and necessary to ensure humanitarian corridors and to come to the aid of the entire population.”

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/israel-s-foreign-minister-criticizes-vatican-response-to-hamas-attack

The Holy Father stressed this, as he thanked participants in the international conference “Women Building a Culture of Encounter Interreligiously” on Thursday 26 January in the Vatican, for their commitment in this regard.

Source: https://catholicoutlook.org/pope-dignity-of-women-and-girls-must-be-protected/

The Holy Father then went on to mention mention the Joint International Commission’s historic Christological agreement, emphasizing that differences in terminology should not divide when proclaiming Christ.

Source: https://catholicoutlook.org/pope-francis-welcomes-catholicos-baselios-marthoma-mathews-iii-in-shared-journey-of-faith/

“When a sea monster started devouring them, our Holy Father, the Sun, took pity on them and turned them into human beings.

Source: https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2023/0728/Colorful-diversity-Guelaguetza-festival-unites-Oaxaca-s-communities?icid=rss