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Marie Collins speaks on how Pope Francis and the heads of Bishops’ conferences might tackle the clerical abuse scandal.
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Mercy Centre International, 64A Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2Advent leads to light…
Chris McDonnell, writing in the Catholic Times, offers a few thoughts about the season of Advent. “The story of that journey to Bethlehem is mirrored so often in our present day society. Stories of refugee families in transit, struggling to care for young children or newly born infants abound in News programmes. Those living on the streets of this country are a constant reminder of the poverty that exists in our own affluent society.”
Water, the gift of life – An Easter Reflection
Chris McDonnell writing in the Catholic Times reflects on these days of commemoration.
Pope Francis never intended to offend: ‘Room for everyone in the Church’
Vatican News reports The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, tells reporters that Pope Francis is “aware” of the articles about a closed-door conversation with Italian Bishops,…
Listening to the Faithful: Vatican releases Synod Preparatory Document
From Vatican News: Listening to the Faithful: Vatican releases Synod Preparatory Document The General Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops presents the base text and “vademecum” – or handbook – to…
Cardinal urges change of celibacy rule
The National Catholic Reporter carries a story of Cardinal Reinhard Marx’s call for a change of the requirement of celibacy for priests as the German bishops’ conference prepares for a workshop debate to “review” the issue.
“Marx said the church must, “in light of the failure” surrounding the clergy sex abuse crisis, modify tradition in response to changing modern times.”