“It’s time to abolish mandatory celibacy,” Bishop Felix Gmür of Basel told the Swiss newspaper NZZ am Sonntag on Sept... Read more
The 136-page report documents 1,002 cases of abuse since the mid-20th century involving 510 accused and 921 victims. Read more
The laywoman stood at the altar in ordinary dress, with two priests beside her. She extended her arms and pronounced... Read more
The primary purpose of the investigation is “the accusations of covering up cases of abuse,” the Swiss Bishops’ Conference announced. Read more
The bishops’ intervention follows internet controversy over a video of a laywoman who seemed to concelebrate Mass with priests. Read more
“I tell you this with an open heart: I can no longer imagine being in the position I have tried... Read more