Many of the practices of the catholic Church are merely cultural but many Catholics regard them as essential. Appointing a woman as cardinal would be a very visible signal that mindsets need to cha
If he can abolish Monsignors he can make women Cardinals. The requirement of priestly or episcopal ordination is recent canon law and can easily be reversed. Naturally, it would be uncomfortable for t
Well, I would suggest that he read Bishop Geoffrey Robinson's 'Confronting Power and Sex in the Catholic Church' for a start. Better still, arrange to chat with him and others. Have a discussion. Lis
My understanding is that October 22nd is the day set aside for the remembrance of Blessed John Paul the Second. He would be one of those members of the Body of Christ, that Paul speaks of being "grace
I had read another review of the reform meeting in Austria in the N.C.R. I was reminded that I had suggested on this forum, that the reform groups from around the globe, needed to come together as on
I also would like to say thank you. Donagh O Shea adds another little twist: we don't really want what we pray for. We only want the bit that makes us comfortable. Why? Because we want to remain in co
I doubt if any self-respecting woman would want to become a cardinal among that crowd as constituted.
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At the Al Smith dinner in NYC the invited comedy speaker Stephen Colbert in his "iece" said to
As the article points out.....the woman would still have to be ordained to be cardinal....so....I say....name a woman as pope...canon law...does not require the pope to be ordained...
Joe, I have been meaning to say for sometime that I too was a bit perturbed, as Brendan, Nuala and Soline were, by your introducing "ontology" into the debate above. However, since you have menti
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Could Pope Francis make women cardinals?
October 19 2013Many of the practices of the catholic Church are merely cultural but many Catholics regard them as essential. Appointing a woman as cardinal would be a very visible signal that mindsets need to cha
Could Pope Francis make women cardinals?
October 19 2013If he can abolish Monsignors he can make women Cardinals. The requirement of priestly or episcopal ordination is recent canon law and can easily be reversed. Naturally, it would be uncomfortable for t
Could Pope Francis make women cardinals?
October 19 2013Well, I would suggest that he read Bishop Geoffrey Robinson's 'Confronting Power and Sex in the Catholic Church' for a start. Better still, arrange to chat with him and others. Have a discussion. Lis
20 October, 2013. 29th Sunday (World Mission Sunday)
October 20 2013This was a timely reflection for me. I will now improve my prayer through perseverance and confidence.
22 October, 2013. Tuesday of the Twenty Ninth Week
October 22 2013My understanding is that October 22nd is the day set aside for the remembrance of Blessed John Paul the Second. He would be one of those members of the Body of Christ, that Paul speaks of being "grace
Delegates from international reform groups meet in Austria
October 14 2013I had read another review of the reform meeting in Austria in the N.C.R. I was reminded that I had suggested on this forum, that the reform groups from around the globe, needed to come together as on
20 October, 2013. 29th Sunday (World Mission Sunday)
October 20 2013I also would like to say thank you. Donagh O Shea adds another little twist: we don't really want what we pray for. We only want the bit that makes us comfortable. Why? Because we want to remain in co
Could Pope Francis make women cardinals?
October 19 2013I doubt if any self-respecting woman would want to become a cardinal among that crowd as constituted. . At the Al Smith dinner in NYC the invited comedy speaker Stephen Colbert in his "iece" said to
Could Pope Francis make women cardinals?
October 19 2013As the article points out.....the woman would still have to be ordained to be cardinal....so....I say....name a woman as pope...canon law...does not require the pope to be ordained...
Has Pope Francis a major blind spot regarding the role of women in the Church?
October 4 2013Joe, I have been meaning to say for sometime that I too was a bit perturbed, as Brendan, Nuala and Soline were, by your introducing "ontology" into the debate above. However, since you have menti
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