Holy Father
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Holy Father
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
Example Sentences
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"It was really the wish of the Holy Father to be able to do something for the children of Gaza," a close confidant of the late pontiff, Cardinal Anders Arborelius of Sweden, tells me.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
“We believe the Holy Father will shine a spotlight on the good works of the Church, including our work helping communities live together in peace, improve healthcare, and increase education, justice and peace.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
In a March 1 tweet, the Holy Father put it this way:
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
The Holy Father specifically highlighted the suffering of civilians in Gaza, calling for an immediate end to violence and renewed efforts toward peace.
From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025
And one man said that he would give it as a present to the Holy Father in Rome.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
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