but for most this was a unique opportunity to celebrate the beginning of holy week alongside the Church hierarchy, including the Pope.

VOA: standard.2010.03.28

He is a former anti-apartheid activist who is well connected in the ruling African National Congress, and his lengthy case frequently disturbed the political hierarchy.

VOA: standard.2010.08.03

But Blatter and many in the football governing hierarchy have opposed such changes, saying they halt the free-flowing movement of the game and do not eliminate all mistakes.

VOA: standard.2010.06.29