as in clergies
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
a nation in which the first estate had long held a privileged position
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churches
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National headlines report churches seeing an uptick in converts and attendance and trends on social media, especially among younger men.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026 -
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland announced that more than a dozen churches in the East Bay will be closing amid ongoing financial woes.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“First estates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20estates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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