How many new priests are there in Europe?

What’s happening with ordination rates in Europe?

How many new Catholic priests will be ordained in Europe in 2025? It’s a simple question, but difficult to answer, given the continent consists of more than 40 nations, with varying attitudes to record-keeping.

A priestly ordination at Westminster Cathedral in London, England, on June 29, 2024. © Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Does the answer matter? Yes, bec…