Bishop Stefan Oster did not shy away from identifying profound theological disagreements as the source of division within the Church... Read more
The letter also warned of potential disciplinary consequences for anyone defying Church teaching. Read more
“As a woman, I’m not focused at all on the fact that I’m not a priest,” Renée Köhler-Ryan said at... Read more
“It’s time to abolish mandatory celibacy,” Bishop Felix Gmür of Basel told the Swiss newspaper NZZ am Sonntag on Sept... Read more
The bishop of San Francisco de Macorís in the Dominican Republic, Alfredo De la Cruz, said the Synod on Synodality... Read more
Cardinal Anders Arborelius said the issue of ordaining women “cannot lead further, as priestly ministry is reserved to men in... Read more
“Pope Francis does not want the ordination of women, and I am completely obedient to that. But people continue to... Read more
Delegates also elected members for a commission tasked with establishing a permanent, national Synodal Council. Read more
In an article published Dec. 13, Sister Nathalie Becquart said that there are many ways for women to serve the... Read more
Pope Francis unequivocally stated that women cannot be ordained as priests but emphasized the important role they have to play... Read more
At the heart of the synodal process is “a Church capable of radical inclusion,” according to a key document released... Read more
Two Spanish priests recently posted their analyses on social media of a controversial drawing posted to the Synod on Synodality... Read more
The appeal passed by 174 votes in favor, 30 against, and 6 abstentions. Read more
An official suggested that the website was not promoting the group. Read more
The supposed ordination of women is invalid, the vicar general of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe reiterated Monday, shortly after... Read more
Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation of a Swiss bishop who recently called for a council to discuss women... Read more
Australian Catholic students have sent an open letter to the country’s bishops ahead of the upcoming Fifth Plenary Council of... Read more
Bishop Barry Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond has issued a statement responding to concerns that a local parish church... Read more
Pope Francis said Tuesday that the Vatican commission exploring the possibility of female deacons continues its study, but does not... Read more
A survey of bishops in the US released this week found that among respondents, 41 percent believe it theoretically possible... Read more