Belgian Catholics call for Reform
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Brendan Hoban lists sources of disenchantment in the Irish diocesan clergy — and suggests what might enchant them (first published in The Furrow, November 2013).
Benedict XVI defends Pope Francis on fifth anniversary of his election
america magazine carries a short article about retired Pope Benedict affirming that “there is an internal continuity between the two pontificates.”
ACP Leadership calls for transparency in the Irish Church
The ACP Leadership Team believes the Irish Bishops’ decision not to publish the results of the Synod Survey runs contrary to the spirit of openness being promoted by Pope Francis. (Contact details of Leadership Team are here)
Pope Francis Concerned about Global Warming
Seán McDonagh reminds us of the ongoing problems we are creating for our environment. In the words of Pope Francis we should not “fall into four perverse attitudes regarding the future of the planet: “denial, indifference, resignation and trust in inadequate solutions.”
Government should reconsider Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill
Pádraig McCarthy asks the government to reconsider before adding the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill to the statute books. He presents a specific case where gender selection is the reason for a mother threatening suicide, noting that abortion for the purpose of gender selection is illegal in England and Wales.
“The Young Priest and the Old Man” – a sad story
This account was sent in to the website by a woman whose name is with the ACP Leadership Team. They decided not to publish her name, so that the church and the priest would not be easily identified.