World's oldest priest
Jacques Clemens, who celebrated his 105th birthday on July 11, may be the oldest living priest who still holds regular services according to the Belgian Catholic Church.
When Clemens was about to retire at 75, the local bishop asked him to remain in service until they found a successor. Decades later, Clemens is still in his job and nobody is there to succeed him.
Father Jacques Clemens prays with members of his congregation in the village of Gerpinnes.
Clemens stands at St. Benoit church, where he regularly holds mass.
The priest sits and waits before the start of a service.
He stands by his lectern during the service.
The church is reflected in the surface of a cup as he holds it up.
Clemens leaves St. Benoit church.
He stands in his house in Nalinnes.
He holds a small crucifix in his hand.
