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Irish Times: Some Catholic teaching is ‘rancid’ and needs updating, says Mary McAleese
January 31 2026
Joe O'Leary
"Ms. McAleese is cited as objecting to teaching under mostly generic headings. For example, it would have been helpful for her to list one by one, what teachings she has issues with." I think it is very clear precisely which teachings she has in mind: "Ms McAleese said she was referring in particular to its teachings on human sexuality, the ban on artificial means of contraception in its 1968 “Humanae Vitae” document, and the ban on women deacons and women priests." Just check the documents on sexuality (Persona humana, 1975-6; Homosexualitatis problema, 1986) and on women priests (Inter insigniores, 1976-7, and the recent utterance on deacons). Are these part of the deposit of faith, alongside the Nicene Creed? Or do they belong with rancid utterances like Paul IV's on Jews in 1555 and Pius IX's on slavery, 1866? Isn't it a pity we had no Mary McAleese to challenge the popes back then?
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Irish Times: Some Catholic teaching is ‘rancid’ and needs updating, says Mary McAleese
January 31 2026
M G-B
Our eyes have been opened in Canada to a new reality. The "Companions of the Cross" a recent conservative order of Catholic Priests seem to be flourishing. "They are seeing growth and fullness on the backs of full parishes and rising vocations." (Catholic register, Jan.23/2026.)...cassocks back in fashion!!
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Irish Times: Some Catholic teaching is ‘rancid’ and needs updating, says Mary McAleese
January 31 2026
Colm Holmes
Mary McAleese speaks for the majority of Catholics in Ireland when she says that our church is not going to be updated by a small number of celibate male ordained bishops. The key to synodality is equality between laity and clerics.
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Irish Times: Some Catholic teaching is ‘rancid’ and needs updating, says Mary McAleese
January 31 2026
Joe O'Leary
Recently life in Japan has taken a sombre hue. New blood is needed but the country has become more wary of foreigners and immigrants than ever. 80% of applications for permanent residence are turned down. The "problem" of foreigners is discussed negatively, with no effort to understand the country's need of them, the enrichment they would bring on every level. Short of money, the government whittles down pensions and taxes them heavily (about 10% for health insurance, and now a new ecology tax). Creeping inflation, shocking devaluation of the currency, making travel abroad impossible, a relentlessly aging population, a general lowering of expectations. Japanese speak of their country as in decline and foresee financial doldrums continuing for the next decade at least. But you don't change a winning team! And even if Japan dies for lack of immigrants, it will not have lost its identity and way of life. So let's just close our eyes and trust that the past will sustain us safely into the future. All of this gives me a sense of déjà vu. What can it be reminding me of?
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Irish Times: Some Catholic teaching is ‘rancid’ and needs updating, says Mary McAleese

Irish Times: Some Catholic teaching is ‘rancid’ and needs updating, says Mary McAleese

Irish Times: Some Catholic teaching is ‘rancid’ and needs updating, says Mary McAleese

Irish Times: Some Catholic teaching is ‘rancid’ and needs updating, says Mary McAleese