In France, a growing number of Catholic funeral liturgies are now being led by lay people authorised and mandated by Church officials. This shift has raised questions about the role of priests in this cardinal moment of earthly life. Queries have also risen about the impact the shift will have on the faithful. “The heart Read more
Ireland is poised for a significant shift in funeral ceremonies The Association of Catholic Priests predicts that priestless funerals will become increasingly common by the decade’s end. Fr Roy Donovan, the priests’ association spokesperson, foresees that ceremonies led by lay ministers, often without a funeral Mass, will become firmly established in a few years. The Read more