clergy
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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
African clergy are generally more conservative than Western bishops, rejecting calls in parts of Europe to rethink Catholic teaching on same-sex relationships or the role of women in the church.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Beginning in June, Reid joined clergy from several Episcopal churches on Chicago’s North Side who began gathering weekly at Federal Plaza downtown to pray.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Nonprofessional counselors, including family and clergy, can still engage in this conduct, as can professional counselors outside of their paid practice.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
A reciprocal relationship between people and clergy is dramatized as the congregation takes an active role in the recitation of the mass.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
Vocabulary lists containing clergy
World Religions
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Medieval Europe - Introductory
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