Religious leaders say the notion of providing sanctuary is rooted in American tradition.

"I've got a friend who specializes in providing sanctuary, more or less official."

My only role here is to provide sanctuary.

The reed beds and islands provide sanctuary for a variety of wildlife.

We hope that another country will soon step forward to provide them permanent sanctuary.

Another was that they were providing sanctuary, safe haven, for international terrorist groups.

It was only the human settlers on Grayward that had agreed to provide sanctuary.

Providing support and sanctuary for families in a broken world.

Germany has provided sanctuary for some 320,000 refugees from Bosnia.

The zoo provides sanctuary to many animals that need a place to live for various reasons.