1.   Six priests took part in the Mass all of whom had had close links with him during his ministry.

2.   Although most priests do not accumulate wealth, only religious-order priests actually take vows of poverty.

3.   And although no one stirred up the locals over the presence of Jewish children, the village priest took no chances.

4.   And more and more, priests are taking off their collars when going to public places.

5.   Another priest has taken on some of his duties.

6.   A decade ago, priests took two approaches to these couples.

7.   Finally, he allowed an Armenian priest to take the text and deliver the bulk of the remarks.

8.   He said he expects the priests also to take up the issue of whether the priesthood should be expanded to include married men.

9.   His father and stepmother were grateful that the priest had taken an interest in their son, he said.

10.   In most cases, religious priests take a vow of poverty, which means the order also supports them.