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:root {
  --pa-navy-deep: #000F1B;
  --pa-navy-dark: #061325;
  --pa-navy-header: #0a1628;
  --pa-navy-card: #0e1e36;
  --pa-gold: #c9a227;
  --pa-gold-light: #e5c053;
  --pa-gold-subtle: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
  --pa-gold-border: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.28);
  --pa-cream-bg: #fbf9f5;
  --pa-cream-alt: #f4efe6;
  --pa-cream-border: #e8e1d5;
  --pa-text-dark: #0f172a;
  --pa-text-muted: #576574;
  --pa-text-light: #f1f5f9;
  --pa-white: #ffffff;
  --pa-radius-sm: 8px;
  --pa-radius-md: 14px;
  --pa-radius-lg: 20px;
  --pa-radius-pill: 50px;
  --pa-shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.07);
  --pa-shadow-table: 0 20px 50px rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.09);
  --pa-shadow-hover: 0 12px 32px rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.12);
}

/* ================= 1. PAGE HERO ================= */
.pa-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.14) 0%, transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #020810 0%, #061325 50%, #000F1B 100%);
  color: var(--pa-white);
  padding: 130px 0 90px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pa-gold-border);
}

.pa-hero-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 580px;
  height: 580px;
  opacity: 0.04;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-size: contain;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pa-hero-texture {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pa-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pa-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--pa-gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pa-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pa-hero-badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--pa-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--pa-gold);
}

.pa-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.8vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--pa-white);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.pa-hero-title span {
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7df94 0%, #c9a227 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.pa-hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.8vw, 1.7rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f7df94;
  margin: 0 auto 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.pa-hero-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.pa-hero-dec-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pa-hero-dec-line .line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.5), transparent);
}

.pa-hero-dec-line svg {
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ================= 2. INTRODUCTION ================= */
.pa-intro-section {
  padding: 85px 0 55px;
  background: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
}

.pa-intro-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pa-intro-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.pa-intro-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pa-animated-divider {
  position: relative;
  width: 90px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--pa-cream-border);
  margin: 0 auto 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pa-animated-divider::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 40%;
  background: var(--pa-gold);
  animation: dividerShimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes dividerShimmer {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  50% { transform: translateX(250%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(250%); }
}

.pa-intro-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ================= 3. STATISTICS SECTION ================= */
.pa-stats-section {
  padding: 20px 0 75px;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.pa-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 1060px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pa-stat-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--pa-cream-bg) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--pa-cream-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--pa-gold);
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--pa-shadow-soft);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.pa-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--pa-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--pa-gold);
}

.pa-stat-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--pa-gold-subtle);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.pa-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.pa-stat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.pa-stat-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--pa-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ================= 4. FEATURED VISUAL (ARCHIVAL TRIBUTE) ================= */
.pa-archival-feature-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #ece6d8 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pa-cream-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pa-cream-border);
}

.pa-archival-frame {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #08172b;
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.25), inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
  color: var(--pa-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pa-archival-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22);
  border-radius: calc(var(--pa-radius-lg) - 8px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pa-archival-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.pa-archival-portrait-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.pa-archival-portrait {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--pa-gold);
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  background: #0a1628;
}

.pa-archival-header-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--pa-gold-light);
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pa-archival-header-text p,
.pa-archival-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.pa-archival-emblem {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.9;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
}

.pa-archival-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.pa-archival-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  margin: 0;
}

.pa-archival-meta {
  text-align: right;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.pa-archival-meta-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.pa-archival-meta-val {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* ================= 5. PRIEST DIRECTORY SECTION ================= */
.pa-directory-section {
  padding: 85px 0 95px;
  background: var(--pa-cream-bg);
}

.pa-dir-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.pa-dir-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pa-dir-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.2vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.pa-dir-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--pa-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Controls Bar: Search & Sort */
.pa-controls-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--pa-cream-border);
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--pa-shadow-soft);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.pa-search-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pa-search-title-wrap h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
}

.pa-search-title-wrap p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--pa-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.pa-search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-pill);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.pa-search-box:focus-within {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--pa-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
}

.pa-search-box svg {
  color: var(--pa-text-muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pa-search-input {
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--pa-text-dark);
  width: 100%;
}

.pa-search-input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.pa-search-clear {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #94a3b8;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.pa-search-clear:hover {
  color: #1e293b;
}

/* Sort Bar */
.pa-sort-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pa-sort-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pa-sort-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.priest-sort-btn {
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #475569;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.priest-sort-btn:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.priest-sort-btn.active {
  background: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  color: var(--pa-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.18);
}

.pa-counter-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pa-counter-badge strong {
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ================= 6. DIRECTORY TABLE ================= */
.pa-table-outer {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.pa-table-scroll-hint {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  background: rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.9);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.pa-table-scroll-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--pa-cream-border);
  box-shadow: var(--pa-shadow-table);
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
.pa-table-scroll-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 8px;
}

.pa-table-scroll-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.pa-table-scroll-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.pa-table-scroll-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--pa-gold);
}

.pa-priests-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* Header */
.pa-priests-table thead tr {
  background: var(--pa-navy-header);
  color: var(--pa-white);
  border-top-left-radius: var(--pa-radius-lg);
  border-top-right-radius: var(--pa-radius-lg);
}

.pa-priests-table th {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--pa-gold);
}

.pa-priests-table th.th-sl {
  width: 85px;
  text-align: center;
}

.pa-priests-table th.th-name {
  width: 320px;
}

.pa-priests-table th.th-dob,
.pa-priests-table th.th-solemn,
.pa-priests-table th.th-ord {
  width: 180px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Rows */
.priest-row {
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  cursor: default;
}

.priest-row:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: #fafbfc;
}

.priest-row:nth-child(odd) {
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.priest-row:hover,
.priest-row:focus {
  background-color: #f7f5ed !important;
  outline: none;
}

.pa-priests-table td {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--pa-text-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Sl.No Column */
.col-sl {
  text-align: center;
}

.sl-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-pill);
  min-width: 34px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.priest-row:hover .sl-badge {
  background: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  color: var(--pa-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
}

/* Name Column */
.priest-identity {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.priest-cross-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--pa-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.priest-row:hover .priest-cross-icon {
  background: var(--pa-gold);
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.priest-fullname {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.priest-row:hover .priest-fullname {
  color: #004b82;
}

.priest-order-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #64748b;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

/* Date Columns */
.col-date {
  text-align: center;
}

.date-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'SFMono-Regular', Consolas, 'Liberation Mono', Menlo, monospace;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.date-tag-ord {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.06);
}

.priest-row:hover .date-tag-ord {
  border-color: var(--pa-gold);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.14);
}

/* Empty State */
.priest-row-empty td {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.priest-empty-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.priest-empty-wrap svg {
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.priest-empty-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  margin: 0;
}

.priest-empty-hint {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.priest-reset-btn {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  color: var(--pa-white);
  border: none;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.priest-reset-btn:hover {
  background: var(--pa-gold);
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
}

/* ================= 7. TIMELINE SECTION ================= */
.pa-timeline-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pa-cream-border);
}

.pa-timeline-inner {
  max-width: 1060px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pa-timeline-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.pa-timeline-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.pa-timeline-header p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--pa-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.pa-journey-track {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.pa-journey-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a227 0%, #00558f 50%, #c9a227 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.pa-journey-node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

.pa-journey-dot {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 3px solid var(--pa-navy-deep);
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pa-journey-node:hover .pa-journey-dot {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  border-color: var(--pa-gold);
}

.pa-journey-node h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.pa-journey-node p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--pa-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ================= 8. CALL TO ACTION SECTION ================= */
.pa-cta-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #020b17 0%, #06172d 60%, #0a1f3a 100%);
  color: var(--pa-white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pa-gold-border);
}

.pa-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pa-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pa-white);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.pa-cta-title span {
  color: var(--pa-gold);
}

.pa-cta-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.4vw, 1.35rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
}

.pa-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0b238 0%, #c9a227 100%);
  color: var(--pa-navy-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pa-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.5);
  color: #000000;
}

/* ================= 9. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS ================= */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .pa-hero {
    padding: 110px 0 75px;
  }
  .pa-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 480px;
  }
  .pa-archival-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .pa-archival-meta {
    text-align: left;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 1rem;
  }
  .pa-journey-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .pa-journey-track::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pa-hero {
    padding: 95px 0 65px;
  }
  .pa-controls-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  .pa-search-box {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .pa-table-scroll-hint {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
  .pa-archival-frame {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .pa-archival-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .pa-archival-portrait-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .pa-journey-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ================= 10. VISIBILITY GUARANTEE & CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT ================= */
.pa-hero,
.pa-hero-inner,
.pa-intro-section,
.pa-intro-inner,
.pa-stats-section,
.pa-stats-grid,
.pa-stat-card,
.pa-archival-feature-section,
.pa-archival-frame,
.pa-directory-section,
.pa-dir-header,
.pa-controls-card,
.pa-table-outer,
.pa-table-scroll-wrap,
.pa-priests-table,
.priest-row,
.pa-timeline-section,
.pa-timeline-inner,
.pa-cta-section,
.pa-cta-inner {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Maintain crisp contrast on dark background sections regardless of global p styles */
.pa-hero-desc,
.pa-hero-subtitle,
.pa-archival-header-text p,
.pa-archival-subtitle,
.pa-archival-quote,
.pa-cta-text {
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.pa-hero-subtitle {
  color: #f7df94 !important;
}

/* ================= 9. PRIEST PROFILE MODAL ================= */
.pa-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.pa-modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.pa-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 10, 20, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.pa-modal-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  transform: scale(0.94) translateY(12px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pa-modal-overlay.active .pa-modal-container {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.pa-modal-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #061325 0%, #0d223f 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--pa-gold);
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  color: var(--pa-white);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pa-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 5;
}

.pa-modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--pa-gold);
  color: var(--pa-gold-light);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.pa-modal-header {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
}

.pa-modal-emblem-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pa-gold-light) 0%, var(--pa-gold) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
}

.pa-modal-emblem {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.pa-modal-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pa-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pa-white);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pa-modal-order-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pa-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.pa-modal-province {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

.pa-modal-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.pa-modal-dates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .pa-modal-dates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

.pa-modal-date-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.pa-modal-date-card--ord {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.45);
}

.pa-modal-date-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.pa-modal-date-card--ord .pa-modal-date-label {
  color: var(--pa-gold-light);
}

.pa-modal-date-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pa-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.pa-modal-date-card--ord .pa-modal-date-val {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.pa-modal-quote-wrap {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--pa-gold);
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
}

.pa-modal-quote-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.pa-modal-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.pa-modal-footer {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

.pa-modal-action-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pa-gold-light) 0%, var(--pa-gold) 100%);
  color: #061325;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.65rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--pa-radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
}

.pa-modal-action-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.45);
}

/* Row cursor pointer and hint */
.pa-priests-table tbody tr.priest-row {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.pa-priests-table tbody tr.priest-row:hover {
  background-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08) !important;
}

.pa-priests-table tbody tr.priest-row:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--pa-gold);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

/* ── Mobile Responsive Priests Registry (Cards Layout, Zero Horizontal Overflow) ── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .pa-hero {
    padding: 100px 0 50px !important;
  }

  .pa-controls-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--pa-radius-md) !important;
  }

  .pa-search-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .pa-search-title-wrap h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }

  .pa-search-title-wrap p {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .pa-search-box {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .pa-sort-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .pa-sort-group {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 0.4rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 6px !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
  }

  .priest-sort-btn {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .pa-counter-badge {
    align-self: flex-start !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }

  .pa-table-scroll-hint {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .pa-table-outer {
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .pa-table-scroll-wrap {
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table thead {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table tbody {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table tr.priest-row {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 42px 1fr !important;
    column-gap: 12px !important;
    row-gap: 10px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--pa-cream-border) !important;
    border-radius: var(--pa-radius-md) !important;
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.05) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table tr.priest-row:hover,
  .pa-priests-table tr.priest-row:active {
    border-color: var(--pa-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table td.col-sl {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: 1 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table td.col-sl .sl-badge {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    background: var(--pa-navy-deep) !important;
    color: var(--pa-gold-light) !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 15, 27, 0.25) !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table td.col-name {
    grid-column: 2 !important;
    grid-row: 1 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .priest-identity {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 0.35rem 0.55rem !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .priest-cross-icon {
    color: var(--pa-gold) !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .priest-fullname {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--pa-navy-deep) !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .priest-order-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #9A6B19 !important;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35) !important;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table td.col-dob {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table td.col-solemn {
    grid-column: 1 / 2 !important;
    grid-row: 2 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.2rem !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 15, 27, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table td.col-solemn::before {
    content: "Solemn Profession" !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    color: #576574 !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table td.col-ord {
    grid-column: 2 / 3 !important;
    grid-row: 2 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.2rem !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem !important;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table td.col-ord::before {
    content: "Ordination Date" !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    color: #9A6B19 !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table td.col-date .date-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--pa-navy-deep) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table td.col-date .date-tag-ord {
    color: #9A6B19 !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table tr.priest-row-empty {
    display: block !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: var(--pa-radius-md) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--pa-cream-border) !important;
    padding: 2rem 1rem !important;
  }

  .pa-priests-table td.priest-empty-cell {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .pa-priests-table tr.priest-row {
    grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr !important;
    padding: 1rem 0.75rem !important;
  }
  .pa-priests-table td.col-solemn {
    grid-column: 1 / 3 !important;
    grid-row: 2 !important;
  }
  .pa-priests-table td.col-ord {
    grid-column: 1 / 3 !important;
    grid-row: 3 !important;
  }
}


