German bishop accused of covering up abuse announces laywomen will administer baptism Bishop Franz-Josef Bode also advocated for the ordination of married men to the priesthood, including those who hold professions as laymen. News Andreas Wailzer • Dec 5, 2022Dec 6, 2022
German diocese has women preaching at Mass as part of ‘week of action’ The Catholic Church generally forbids anyone but an ordained man (a priest or a deacon) to preach homilies. News Martin Bürger • Sep 4, 2020Jun 18, 2021