View Larger Image For the first time in five years, the number of priests worldwide rose Originally published at The Catholic ThingAfrica and Asia are driving this growth, while Europe recorded another decline. Read more... Staff Writer2026-10-18T21:08:21-07:00 Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXRedditTumblrEmail Related Posts Pope leads pilgrims in prayer one day after leaving hospital Pope leads pilgrims in prayer one day after leaving hospital Bishop Varden: no Eucharist for ‘irregular’ couples is for their spiritual benefit Bishop Varden: no Eucharist for ‘irregular’ couples is for their spiritual benefit Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during “cost-of-living protest” Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during “cost-of-living protest” That it is lawful for judges to inflict punishments That it is lawful for judges to inflict punishments Cardinal Parolin faces scrutiny for remarks on Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate Cardinal Parolin faces scrutiny for remarks on Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate
Africa and Asia are driving this growth, while Europe recorded another decline.
Africa and Asia are driving this growth, while Europe recorded another decline.
