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Noting that the critique of clericalism was a consistent theme during the synod and that it has been a repeated refrain of the Francis papacy, Radcliffe said many diocesan priests “have found this alarming, because it does seem to undermine the fundamental element of their identity.”

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[Bayard]

People hate the role of priests in modern society. Doesn’t help that many have gone astray.

I believe that further attacks on priesthood will just cause more closing of parishes and less sacraments.

That’s probably what the intention and focus is here. The end of the clarical state.