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The freedoms to worship, to proselytise, and to criticise religion are all precious
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Leo asks French bishops to ‘include’ old-rite devotees with ‘new perspective’
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (566+ words) An old rite Mass in Chartres Cathedral David Joyce / flickr / Creative Commons Pope Leo encouraged French bishops to find ways to include communities attached to the old rite in the wider life of the Church during their spring plenary. In…...
Leaving Church not grounds for dismissal, ECJ rules in German Caritas case
11+ hour, 10+ min ago (460+ words) The European Court of Justice ruled on the case of a former Caritas employee in Germany who was dismissed when she cancelled her membership of the Church, deciding that this was not grounds for automatic dismissal. However, the ruling on…...
Tablet Webinar: Forgotten Catholic Women’s Voices: Rediscovering Hidden Influences in Theology
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (199+ words) Women have long shaped the course of Catholic thought'yet many of their contributions remain overlooked. This thought-provoking panel brings together leading scholars dedicated to uncovering and amplifying the voices of women whose theological and literary insights deserve renewed attention today....
Belgian bishop plans to ordain married men to fulfil Synod vision
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (573+ words) Bishop Johan Bonny of Antwerp has challenged Rome to push forward with synodal reforms by announcing changes including the ordination of married men in his diocese by 2028. Carefully quoting guidelines for the Synod on Synodality's implementation phase (2025-2028), his 11-page pastoral…...
St Patrick inspires courage in challenging circumstances, say Irish church leaders
1+ week, 2+ day ago (394+ words) Ahead of St Patrick's Day, the leader of the Irish Church recalled how Patrick was taken into slavery as a young boy and bought to Ireland: "In that time of hardship his faith deepened, and through prayer he came to…...
'Remember our suffering brothers and sisters' urges Cardinal Radcliffe after Ukraine visit
1+ week, 3+ day ago (578+ words) 'Every religious person should be a sign of fraternity, not only within our own communities or our own countries, but of the fraternity of all humanity,' said Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe after meeting religious communities in Ukraine. Cardinal Radcliffe was in…...
Faith cannot be ‘reduced to emotions’, Spanish bishops warn Gen Z converts
1+ week, 6+ day ago (528+ words) Office of Youth Ministry, Archdiocese of St Louis The Spanish Bishops" Conference published a doctrinal note about the role of emotions in the life of faith, inspired by recent "Gen Z" conversions. "In recent years, we have observed signs that…...
Leo replaces papal almoner as Krajewski appointed to Polish see
1+ week, 6+ day ago (777+ words) Cardinal Konrad Krajewski with Cardinal Grzegorz Ry, the former Archbishop of "d" who was named Archbishop of Krakw at the end of last year Pope Leo named Cardinal Konrad Krajewski as Archbishop of "d" in central Poland and appointed a…...
Synod study group rejects ‘artificial separation between genders and roles’
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1317+ words) The Synod expressed gratitude for the invaluable contribution of women's service to the Church across the world. A study group established during the Synod on Synodality denounced "machismo clericalism" and said that "much remains to be done" to enable women…...