The head of the German bishops’ conference called for far-reaching changes to the Catholic Church and criticized the Vatican’s treatment of the church in his country.
Women in the Church
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Pope Francis again called for more female leaders. Some Catholic women say his words aren’t enough.
Catholic women theologians said that they were tired of hearing words promoting women in the church without accompanying actions that place women in the clear leadership roles.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Suspended Irish priest Tony Flannery calls Vatican inquiry ‘unjust’
The C.D.F. said today: ‘We did everything possible to dialogue with Father Flannery. It wasn’t always easy.’
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Listening to women can save lives during pandemic, sociologist says
A Catholic sociologist has said that if women were allowed to participate in governmental affairs in Africa, their input would have an impact on how the pandemic and its associated problems are handled.
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Pope Francis appoints 6 women (and a U.S. cardinal) to Vatican economic council
These appointments are a further indication of the pope’s determination to give more responsibility to women in the Vatican in positions that do not require ordination.
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Explainer: 5 takeaways from the Vatican’s new document on parish reform
What does the Vatican document on parish life mean for Catholics in the pews?
Posted inBooks, Faith
Review: A look at the changing vocation of Catholic laywomen
“The Laywoman Project” is a book primarily about changing concepts of women’s vocation during that rapidly moving decade.
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Meghan Markle urges Catholic high school graduates to help rebuild nation
In a virtual talk, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, urged graduates of her alma mater-the Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in Los Angeles-to work to “rebuild” the country in the wake of the protests over George Floyd’s death.
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Australia’s bishops, religious consider proposals for change in governance
The Catholic bishops of Australia are considering recommendations from a report which would increase the participation of laypeople-especially women-in the administrative affairs of the local churches.
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How one graduating senior is choosing happiness over desolation in spite of coronavirus
The first in her family to attend college, a student reflects with her professor on her life of struggles and growth as she prepares to graduate from Loyola Marymount University.