The number of Catholic priests worldwide increased by 425 in 2024, marking the first rise in five years, according to Vatican statistics. This growth, particularly in Africa and Asia, contrasts with a decline in priestly vocations and a continued expansion of the Catholic population. Europe and Oceania experienced priest shortages, while Africa and Asia showed significant increases in seminarians, highlighting the Church’s shifting focus to growing regions. More: Zenit
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