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New saints including Blessed Pope Paul VI to be canonised Comments 0

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

Blessed Pope Paul VI will be canonised a saint in October. The ceremony will take place at the end of the Synod of Bishops on youth and discernment, Cardinal Pietro Parolin says. The cardinals and bishops who are members of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes have voted to recognise a miracle where Blessed Paul healed Read more

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Francis urges Church to be open as he beatifies Paul VI Comments 0

Tuesday, October 21st, 2014

At the beatification of Blessed Pope Paul VI, Pope Francis has urged the Church to be open to new ways. Speaking to 70,000 people at St Peter’s Square on October 19, Francis said Catholics must “not fear the new” and must be open to previously “unexpected paths”. Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, who was made a Read more

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  • Joe Again, media and hierarchy ignore what Francis did recommend The development of a lay led church This commentator is totally silent on what is a major part of the exhortation.

    Pope Francis, neither yes nor not to married priests ·  February 18, 2020

  • Joe It's not all about the priests!!! The actual document talks about enhanced formation of laity, and commissioning by the bishop into leadership roles. Francis suggests priests focus on what they are ordained to do, and that to just ordain more is a"narrow approach ". It's not all about the priests.

    Door still open on married priests, women deacons ·  February 18, 2020

  • Kieran I put your appeal with that of Fr. Simon Story's piece on the attraction of Catholic schools. I think you are so right on the need to protect and foster marriage and family. I would place Matrimony and Eucharist as badly in need of serious integration. The Eucharist is only doing 50% of...

    Domestic abuse victims say no to ‘no-fault’ divorce settlements ·  February 17, 2020

  • brucebrox Surely our emphasis as Catholics must be to protect and foster the sacrament of marriage and the 'domestic church' ie the family. Surely the only responsible Catholic position is that the vast majority of mothers and fathers are reasonable and responsible parents who should be treated as equals in...

    Domestic abuse victims say no to ‘no-fault’ divorce settlements ·  February 16, 2020

  • Bernadette Avison It is sometimes hard to equate Christianity with Love! Would it be so bad to ordain mature good married men for the Amazon. In the regions that miss out on regular Masses and spiritual direction! I am sorry but it seems to me we are depriving these children of GOD there rights! because of...

    Pope Francis slams those who exploit Amazon region ·  February 15, 2020

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