Voice of the Faithful® has defined clericalism as an overriding set of beliefs and behaviors in which the clergy view themselves as different, separate, and exempt from the norms, rules and consequences that apply to everyone else in society.

“A church without prophets falls into the trap of clericalism. These were the words of Pope Francis during his homily at Mass on Monday (Dec. 16) morning in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.” By Vatican Radio — Click here to read the rest of this report.