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Congregation for Clergy member Cardinal Arborelius says 'doesn't know' how Congregation instruction on parish reform was completed

Congregation for Clergy member Cardinal Arborelius says “doesn’t know” how Congregation instruction on parish reform was completed

Yet another German bishop criticises Vatican parish reform instruction as Cardinal Kasper defends it

“Doesn’t help a bit”: Yet another German bishop criticises Vatican parish reform instruction as Cardinal Kasper defends it (with nuances)

New Vatican parish instruction met with criticism in Portugal, Austria

“A document destined for oblivion”: New Vatican parish instruction met with criticism in Portugal, Austria

Cardinal Marx rips new Vatican document on parish life - 'No fruit is borne like this'

Cardinal Marx rips new Vatican document on parish life: “No fruit is borne like this”

German missionary warns democracy in Church 'only way out' of 'dead end of feudalism, clericalism and traditionalism'

German missionary warns democracy in Church “only way out” of “dead end of feudalism, clericalism and traditionalism”

German laity hit out at new Vatican instruction on parish life

“Last yelp of a dying religious dictatorship”: German laity hit out at new Vatican instruction on parish life

German bishop comes out swinging against Vatican parish instruction

German bishop comes out swinging against Vatican parish instruction, doubles-down on ‘synodal path’ as “answer to Roman challenge”

German dioceses accuse Vatican of harbouring 'fear of the visibility of the laity' in new instruction on parish life

German dioceses accuse Vatican of harbouring “fear of the visibility of the laity” in new instruction on parish life

Opinion - Vatican instruction on parish life buries dream of lay-clerical co-responsibility

Opinion: Vatican instruction on parish life buries dream of lay-clerical co-responsibility

Vatican strengthens role of priests in local church governance, says only they should lead parishes, not laypeople

Vatican strengthens role of priests in local church governance, says only they should lead parishes, not laypeople

Theologian proposes solution to priests shortage - recognise 'wealth of vocations' of all the baptised

Theologian proposes solution to priests shortage: recognise “wealth of vocations” of all the baptised

Pioneering German layman takes on role of parish 'pastor' - 'This is only the beginning of new paths for the Church'

Pioneering German layman takes on role of parish ‘pastor’: “This is only the beginning of new paths for the Church”

'Has no future' - Austrian priest theologian blasts clericalist Church that infantilises faithful

“Has no future”: Austrian priest theologian blasts clericalist Church that infantilises faithful

Layman takes joint charge of Münster parish as auxiliary bishop admits 'there are simply not enough priests'

Layman takes joint charge of Münster parish as auxiliary bishop admits “there are simply not enough priests”

German lay committee head insists 'positive attitude', 'good mood' still reigning in 'synodal path' reform process

German lay committee head insists “positive attitude”, “good mood” still reigning in ‘synodal path’ reform process

French Catholics line up behind Pope, issue stirring call to faithful to commit to Franciscan reforms

French Catholics line up behind Pope, issue stirring call to faithful to commit to Franciscan reforms

Nun takes charge of German bishop's office - 'The Church as a whole would benefit if there were more women in leadership positions'

Nun takes charge of German bishop’s office: “The Church as a whole would benefit if there were more women in leadership positions”

New Maltese bishop - 'Pope Francis' convictions are the convictions of the gospel'

New Maltese bishop: “Pope Francis’ convictions are the convictions of the gospel”

Pope encourages German Church to make 'good progress' in synodal path reform process

Pope encourages German Church to make “good progress” in synodal path reform process

Female candidate for Archbishop of Lyon deplores - 'The situation of women in the Church is scandalous'

French archbishop welcomes woman’s bid for episcopacy, warns it would be “grave not to engage it seriously”

Cardinals gaslight women seeking equality in Church, blame their desire for 'power' on 'clericalism'

Cardinals gaslight women seeking equality in Church, blame their desire for “power” on “clericalism”

Austrian theologian Paul Zulehner

Austrian priest theologian asks new Bishops’ head for permanent “Church parliament” of laypeople and clergy

Irish laypeople deplore bishops' financial opacity, clericalism in managing diocesan accounts

Irish laypeople deplore bishops’ financial opacity, clericalism in managing diocesan accounts

Irish laypeople denounce bishops' refusal to publish reports on state of dioceses - 'The clericalist culture of secrecy must end'

Irish laypeople denounce bishops’ refusal to publish reports on state of dioceses: “The clericalist culture of secrecy must end”

German laypeople cry - 'Anyone who is against the ordination of women is against the equality of women and men'

German laypeople cry: “Anyone who is against the ordination of women is against the equality of women and men”

To put a stop to clericalism and abuse, female theologian puts hand up to be next Archbishop of Lyon

“A prophetic sign”: Spanish female theologian backs woman candidate for Archbishop of Lyon

German diocese experiments with non-priest-centred parish models

German diocese experiments with non-priest-centred parish models

Vatican accused of 'cementing clericalism' with 'no' to German diocese's parish merger plan

Vatican accused of “cementing clericalism” with ‘no’ to German diocese’s parish merger plan

French Catholic women push bishops for German-style 'synodal path' 'to envision the Church of tomorrow'

French Catholic women push bishops for German-style ‘synodal path’ “to envision the Church of tomorrow”

German archbishop demands Church increase quota of women in leadership positions

German archbishop demands Church increase quota of women in leadership positions