priestly
Example Sentences
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The only region in the world where priestly vocations are growing is Africa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
The text also sheds light on women's roles in Babylon, including priestly duties that were previously undocumented.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2025
“This one’s special. Our nation’s leader is honoring our Pops, our father, and I don’t say father in a priestly way,” Verdugo said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2024
Each paragraph passed with the necessary two-thirds majority, but the ones involving women and priestly celibacy obtained the most “no” votes.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
Unable to muster the commanding vitality of their predecessors, the priestly leadership responded ineffectively, even counterproductively.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
