The Catholic Church Faces a Staffing Crisis: Declining Number of Priests Annually
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: WSJ
Updated: Sep 23 2025
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Source: WSJ
Pope's Dilemma: Pope Leo XIV faces a significant challenge regarding the lack of individuals willing to serve in the Catholic Church, echoing a biblical question about who will answer the call.
Manpower Crisis: The Catholic Church is experiencing a worsening manpower problem, indicating a decline in vocations and participation within the clergy.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
