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Most Reverend

American  

noun

  1. the official form of address for cardinals, heads of religious orders, and certain prelates, as archbishops and bishops.


Most Reverend British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) a courtesy title applied to Anglican and Roman Catholic archbishops

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Most Reverend Andrew John offered his "most heartfelt apology to any members of the cathedral community who have been hurt or who feel I have let them down".

From BBC ● May 9, 2025

Before its arrival in Portland, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, urged the government to pause the scheme for further consultation.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2023

The Most Reverend Larry Silva, the Catholic bishop of Honolulu, said many offered resources to those affected by the wildfires.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 14, 2023

The archbishop of Louisville, Kentucky, the Most Reverend Shelton Fabre, was named temporary administrator to run the diocese until a new bishop is installed.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2023

From many sources it leaked out that the Kaiser looked on the Most Reverend John Ireland as an enemy of his projects both in Europe and the United States.

From Ten Years Near the German Frontier A Retrospect and a Warning by Maurice Francis Egan

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