Pastors' concerns

Answer:

PARISHES

Hint:

Think of the geographic areas that a priest or minister is responsible for overseeing, often tied to a local church community.

Explanation:

"Pastors' concerns" points to "PARISHES" because a parish is the local church community a pastor oversees. The clue plays on the dual meaning of "concerns"—both the pastor’s responsibilities and the literal areas they manage. It’s a straightforward definition without hidden wordplay, relying on the common association between pastors and their parishes.

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