laity

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“But in practice, at least among laity, but also many pastors, especially in fundamentalist and evangelical circles, there’s an unspoken understanding that it’s basically true.”

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2024

“Bishop Gumbleton was a faithful son of the Archdiocese of Detroit, loved and respected by his brother priests and the laity for his integrity and devotion to the people he served,” said Archbishop Allen Vigneron.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2024

It will take the laity to stand up and demand justice, transparency and change.

From Washington Post • Apr. 9, 2023

More recently, he launched a global synod, or listening process, that encourages the laity to share their thoughts, dreams and hopes about the future of the church.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2023

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