Pope Calls for Prayers Amid Decline in Priests and Nuns

Pope Francis has called on religious orders to intensify their efforts in praying and working for new priests and nuns, as the number of individuals entering Catholic religious life continues to decline, particularly in Europe and the Americas. While new members from Asia, Africa, and Latin America have somewhat mitigated the global decline, the overall numbers are still falling, prompting some orders to scale down or cease accepting new members.