The church and the laity were increasingly active in charity work.

教会与俗众越来越积极于慈善工作。

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To some extent this pattern was extended to the laity as well.

在一定程度上这种模式扩大到俗人的。

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The laity, however, everywhere preferred their priests celibate.

然而，俗众却到处渴望他们的祭司过独身生活。

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Resolving these transparency issues is based in part on empowering the laity for a greater role.

CNN: Francis, open up the church

One issue cannot be dodged: the role of the laity, especially women.

WSJ: Daniel Johnson: A New Pope on a Pilgrim's Path

Dr Philip Giddings, speaking on behalf of the laity, said Dr Williams had worked with "passion and perseverance" for unity within the Church.

BBC: Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams