21.   Pius has been attacked by Jews and others who claim he failed to mobilize the full force of the Catholic clergy, possibly fearing a backlash against Catholics.

22.   A key concern about gay priests is their impact on recruitment as the number of Catholic clergy dwindles.

23.   But there were hopeful signs for the Catholic clergy.

24.   Catholic clergy and local residents accuse the FARC of rustling cattle, forcibly recruiting minors and making adults participate in military training.

25.   During the Spanish colonial era, the Catholic clergy was dominated by Spanish friars, many of whom worked with colonial authorities in suppressing the revolutionary movement.

26.   Earlier in the week, President Andres Pastrana criticized unnamed Catholic clergy he said had facilitated ransom payments in the past to hostage-holding rebels.

27.   Encyclicals are major declarations for Catholic clergy and the faithful.

28.   Encyclicals are major declarations for Catholic clergy and faithful.

29.   It accuses Catholic clergy of engaging in aggressive proselytizing in Russia.

30.   Many Catholic clergy regard Holy Water as purely symbolic and no complaints have been reported.