clergy
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For me, the soon-to-be-former late-night host has also been the single greatest argument for married Catholic clergy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Meddling in-laws, persuasive friends, even a therapist or clergy member are all fair game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Individual clergy would still be able to opt out of offering blessings to same-sex couples.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
In the afternoon, Leo will celebrate Mass at the hilltop Basilica of Saint Augustine in the presence of clergy from across Africa.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Johannes Kepler was born in Germany in 1571 and sent as a boy to the Protestant seminary school in the provincial town of Maulbronn to be educated for the clergy.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Vocabulary lists containing clergy
World Religions
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Content Summary 5.1: Causes of the Atlantic Revolutions
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Medieval Europe - Introductory
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