“This isn’t going to help a man develop a healthy sexual identity as a celibate priest; this is not, to my mind, the most effective way to do it,” said Daniella Zsupan-Jerome of the St. John’s University School of Theology and Seminary.
Lay group’s use of data to root out clergy sexual misconduct draws concern
German bishop calls current Catholic teaching on sexuality ‘too simple’
On Nov. 14-18, Bishop Dieser and other German bishops will be at the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis and other Vatican officials for their “ad limina” visits, periodic visits to report on the status of their dioceses.
German Synodal Assembly opens with calls for change, but some object
This was the third of five assemblies of the Synodal Path, organized to revitalize the church and restore trust following a September 2018 church-commissioned report that detailed thousands of cases of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy over six decades.
German bishop says he’s skeptical about exempting priests from celibacy
The German bishops and a national council of laity designed the Synodal Path to discuss issues of power, sexual morality, priestly life and the role of women in the church.
Germany’s synodal assembly draws praise, criticism from participants
The first synodal assembly on the future the Catholic Church in Germany drew both praise and some criticism ina special atmosphere in the debates on key reforms.
Looking East: Book on celibacy barely acknowledges Eastern tradition
In his 38-page essay in the book, retired Pope Benedict did not mention specifically the practice of ordaining married men to the priesthood in the Christian East.
Retired pope wants his name removed as co-author of book on celibacy
At the request of retired Pope Benedict XVI, his name will be removed as co-author of a book defending priestly celibacy, said Cardinal Robert Sarah, the Vatican official who coordinated work on the book.
Affirming celibacy, pope explains narrow possibility for married priests
Many people were surprised when Pope Francis told reporters flying with him from Panama Jan. 27 that he did not think optional celibacy for priests in the Latin-rite church was a good idea.