All the clergy are against the new law.
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Clergy
/ˈklɜːdʒi/
Synonyms for "clergy" (13 found)
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church workforceclerical classecclesiastical body
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6 entriesclergy ethicsclergy membersclerical leadershipecclesiastical authorityreligious leadershipthe clergy
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Bishops, archbishops and abbots composed the high clergy.
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For the first time in the history of the Catholic Church, bishops from around the world have been meeting at the Vatican to confront the issue of the sexual abuse of children by clergy.
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An ecumenical council is a general worldwide conference of any church’s clergy and theologians who meet together, with the goal of agreeing on doctrines and practices.
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