Pope Leo XIV takes helm of Catholic Church amid a priest shortage in the U.S.

Joseph Rolwing, a 27-year-old Catholic deacon, is set to be ordained as a priest at St. Joseph Cathedral in Columbus, Ohio, after feeling a calling during college. The Catholic Church in the U.S. is experiencing a significant priest shortage, with the number of priests dropping by over 40% since 1970, leading to church closures in Columbus. Efforts to recruit new priests include monthly dinners and retreats, while a recent bipartisan bill aims to protect foreign-born religious workers, who comprise about 25% of U.S. priests.

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