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None of them are saints, and they’re not necessarily Goody Two-shoes.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

For example, their 2013 “Tailored Mosaic” line, inspired by the golden mosaics in the Cathedral of Monreale in Sicily, featured garments adorned with angels, saints and Mary, as well as biblical figures.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The department that makes recommendations to the Pope on saints scrutinises the evidence.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In the spirit of the Habsburg counterreformation, ornate churches, Baroque palaces and statues of saints sprung up across the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

And John looked back, seeing the saints approach.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin