The number of Catholics in the world and the number of priests, permanent deacons, and religious men increased in 2012, while the number of women in religious orders continued to decline, according to Vatican statistics.
Church growth steady worldwide
The number of Catholics in the world and the number of priests, permanent deacons, and religious men increased in 2012, while the number of women in religious orders continued to decline, according to Vatican statistics.
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