clergy

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Dame Sarah told Theresa May her approach has always been to encourage clergy in their ministries, even if they were theologically opposed to the ordination of women.

From BBC

They claim the funds can only legally be spent on churches and the payment of clergy wages.

From BBC

I know this firsthand, having traveled to comfort victims of terror in Argentina, Paris and Turkey, and as a clergy first responder at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sodais said he was confronted by his local mullah, or Muslim clergy leader, in 2015 for working with Western armed forces.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he raised the issue with Archbishop Eamon Martin, the Primate of All Ireland, and as a result, guidance was drawn up for clergy who are approached to give references in court proceedings.

From BBC