clergy
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While some more skeptically minded clergy do not enjoy discussing demonic possession, each diocese is supposed to have a designated exorcist.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Pope Leo XIV will give an unprecedented address on Monday to the Spanish parliament and is set to meet with victims of sexual abuse by clergy.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The clergy specifically placed the handles of the tall ark at the bottom, so that even preschoolers would be able to open it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
It also includes provisions requiring the continued publication of accused clergy lists and the release of internal documents.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
Often, they were opposed by orthodox clergy, but were very popular among the laity.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
Vocabulary lists containing clergy
World Religions
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Medieval Europe - Introductory
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