Articles tagged Amazon Synod

Pope Francis opens up formerly male liturgical roles to women

VATICAN CITY, Italy, January 11, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — In a newly released motu proprio, “Spiritus Domini,” Pope Francis permits the liturgical institution of female lectors and acolytes, rewriting canon law in the process. The ministries […]

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David McLoone

• Jan 11, 2021Jun 18, 2021

Prince Harry suggests coronavirus is a punishment from ‘Mother Nature’

His remarks were made as part of a promotional video for a streaming service that supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Emily Mangiaracina

• Dec 7, 2020Jun 18, 2021

Two Female Deacon Commission members propose separation of priesthood, Church governance

Professor Anne-Marie Pelletier and Father Santiago del Cura Elena are part of a commission established in April 2020 by Pope Francis in the wake of the October 2019 Pan-Amazon Synod in Rome.

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Maike Hickson

• Jul 16, 2020Jul 30, 2021

Peruvian bishop: Pope sees Amazon region, new ‘Amazon Ecclesial Conference’ as ‘testing ground’

Upon the explicit request of Pope Francis, this new structure is not called an Episcopal Conference.

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Maike Hickson

• Jul 10, 2020Jul 30, 2021

President of Vatican’s new Amazon study ‘conference’ supports married priests

The Amazon Ecclesial Conference was formed to 'be open to the Spirit's boldness' regarding the implementation of Pope Francis's post–Amazon Synod exhortation.

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Martin Bürger

• Jun 30, 2020Jun 18, 2021

German theologian calls for female cardinals and preachers – based on Pope Francis’ teaching

Well-known German Catholic theologian Thomas Schüller says that 'women should be in the future the primary and initial proclaimers of the Gospel. They are the true prophets'

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Maike Hickson

• Jun 16, 2020Jul 30, 2021

Australian bishops’ commissioned report calls for Church governance by lay women

The review recommends that 'the appointment of lay women and men to senior decision-making bodies and agencies be accelerated' among other radical proposals.

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Paul Smeaton

• Jun 10, 2020Jun 18, 2021

Is coronavirus the ‘revenge of nature,’ as Pope Francis says?

Pope Francis wants 'sacred respect for the earth,' which is 'not just our home but also God's home.' Do these statements stand up to scrutiny?

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Luiz Sérgio Solimeo

• May 15, 2020Jul 30, 2021

Pagan-influenced ordination of indigenous deacon shows Church with ‘Amazonian face’

The ordination included indigenous songs, dances, bead necklaces, and traditional headwear, as well as the use of animals’ teeth, shells and snails, and bracelets made of vegetable fibres.

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Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent

• Apr 24, 2020Jun 18, 2021

Pope Francis approves new bishops’ body to remake regional church with ‘amazonian face’

Cardinal Hummes announced a new Pan-Amazonian episcopal body that was based on recommendations in the Amazon Synod's final document.

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Maike Hickson

• Apr 8, 2020Jun 18, 2021

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Articles tagged Amazon Synod

Pope Francis opens up formerly male liturgical roles to women

Prince Harry suggests coronavirus is a punishment from ‘Mother Nature’

Two Female Deacon Commission members propose separation of priesthood, Church governance

Peruvian bishop: Pope sees Amazon region, new ‘Amazon Ecclesial Conference’ as ‘testing ground’

President of Vatican’s new Amazon study ‘conference’ supports married priests

German theologian calls for female cardinals and preachers – based on Pope Francis’ teaching

Australian bishops’ commissioned report calls for Church governance by lay women

Is coronavirus the ‘revenge of nature,’ as Pope Francis says?

Pagan-influenced ordination of indigenous deacon shows Church with ‘Amazonian face’

Pope Francis approves new bishops’ body to remake regional church with ‘amazonian face’