Posts Tagged ‘Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education’

Halted appointment of theology dean rocks the Vatican and beyond

Monday, July 10th, 2023
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A recent Vatican decision to not allow a progressive theologian to become the dean of a theological university in Italy highlights the fractures within the Catholic Church over sexual morality while also hinting at divisions inside the Vatican itself. The Rev. Martin Lintner was selected by its faculty to become dean of the prestigious Theological Read more

Online learning: Vatican releases new rules for ecclesiastical universities

Thursday, August 5th, 2021
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The Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education has expanded online learning options for those who would ordinarily be unable to attend full-time classes in person. The new rules will provide distance learning opportunities for those who could manage coursework online, such as prisoners, migrants, the homeless, monks, contemplative nuns and even busy bishops. “By making use Read more