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Catholic numbers grow worldwide as priest count edges up
Original: Catholics increase worldwide as number of priests edges upward
The Vatican reports that the global Catholic population has increased, with the number of priests worldwide also rising slightly. The figures, released through Vatican News, mark a modest reversal after years of decline in priestly vocations in many regions. The growth is attributed largely to expanding Catholic communities in Africa and Asia, which offset stagnation elsewhere.
Why now: Newly released Vatican statistics show a rare uptick in priests alongside global Catholic growth, drawing attention from religious observers.
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