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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 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

The Most Reverend Justin Welby said care homes were struggling to deal with rising bills while trying to find the staff needed to keep going.

From BBC Dec. 31, 2022

The Most Reverend Justin Welby told the BBC "justice demands that there is defeat" of "an evil invasion".

From BBC Dec. 2, 2022

The Most Reverend Justin Welby said the visit was about "showing solidarity" as Ukraine faces a difficult winter.

From BBC Dec. 1, 2022

He had also a close friendship with my Most Reverend patron, the Cardinal Ridolfi, of happy memory, the refuge of all men of talent.

From Michael Angelo Buonarroti by Holroyd, Charles

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