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clergy

[klur-jee] / ˈklɜr dʒi /


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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

The demonstrations, organized under the banner “All Roads Lead to the South,” brought activists, clergy members, students, union organizers, and elected officials to the historic sites associated with the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery marches.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

He has also espoused a more collegiate style of governance, delegating some particularly sensitive topics to his senior clergy.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Meddling in-laws, persuasive friends, even a therapist or clergy member are all fair game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“I just don’t know what’s happening to the clergy these days.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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