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German nuns describe search for sacrament during COVID-19 beyond 'dependence' on ordained men

German nuns describe search for sacrament during COVID-19 beyond 'dependence' on ordained men

German nuns describe search for sacrament during COVID-19 beyond “dependence” on ordained men

On same-sex blessings, new Austrian Bishops' chair started process but did not approve book in favour - spokesperson

On same-sex blessings, new Austrian Bishops' chair started process but did not approve book in favour - spokesperson

On same-sex blessings, new Austrian Bishops’ chair started process but did not approve book in favour: spokesperson

Priest urges Church to learn lessons from COVID 'dress rehearsal'

Priest urges Church to learn lessons from COVID 'dress rehearsal'

Priest urges Church to learn lessons from COVID “dress rehearsal”: “In a decade Sunday Mass won’t be celebrated in every parish”

Pope pleads for urgent help for 'those who hunger for food and for dignity, those without work and those who struggle to carry on'

Pope pleads for urgent help for 'those who hunger for food and for dignity, those without work and those who struggle to carry on'

Pope pleads for “urgent” help for “those who hunger for food and for dignity, those without work and those who struggle to carry on”

Canon lawyer backs Catholic women's proposal that laypeople preach in Masses

Canon lawyer backs Catholic women's proposal that laypeople preach in Masses

Canon lawyer backs Catholic women’s proposal that laypeople preach in Masses

Irish Bishops launch plan for return to Masses, say COVID aftermath 'a tremendous opportunity to rediscover ourselves as Church'

Irish Bishops launch plan for return to Masses, say COVID aftermath 'a tremendous opportunity to rediscover ourselves as Church'

Irish Bishops launch plan for return to Masses, say COVID aftermath “a tremendous opportunity to rediscover ourselves as Church”

COVID-19 - Irish Primate calls for help from young people to manage transition back to full parish life

COVID-19 - Irish Primate calls for help from young people to manage transition back to full parish life

COVID-19: Irish Primate calls for help from young people to manage transition back to full parish life

Austrian theologian pushes for sacramental blessings for same-sex couples

Austrian theologian pushes for sacramental blessings for same-sex couples

Austrian priest theologian pushes for sacramental blessings for same-sex couples

Iraqi Patriarch hits out at 'superficial' Cardinal Sarah for creating 'confusion' on COVID-19 Masses

Iraqi Patriarch hits out at 'superficial' Cardinal Sarah for creating 'confusion' on COVID-19 Masses

“Neither bold nor heroic”: Iraqi Patriarch hits out at “superficial” Cardinal Sarah for creating “confusion” on COVID-19 Masses

German Bishops' chair warns that without more options for women's leadership 'the Church will soon be finished'

German Bishops' chair warns that without more options for women's leadership 'the Church will soon be finished'

German Bishops’ chair warns without more women’s leadership “the Church will soon be finished”

Three out of four Spanish priests seek 'new pastoral model' after COVID-19, group suggests Masses without bishops or priests

Three out of four Spanish priests seek 'new pastoral model' after COVID-19, group suggests Masses without bishops or priests

Three out of four Spanish priests seek “new pastoral model” after COVID-19, group suggests Masses without bishops or priests

Portuguese cardinal discourages communion on the tongue - 'Christ said, 'Take and eat', not 'Open your mouth''

Portuguese cardinal discourages communion on the tongue - 'Christ said, 'Take and eat', not 'Open your mouth''

Portuguese cardinal discourages communion on the tongue: “Christ said ‘Take and eat’, not ‘Open your mouth'”

Theologian proposes Church overhaul idea of Sunday Mass 'obligation'

Theologian proposes Church overhaul idea of Sunday Mass 'obligation'

Theologian proposes Church overhaul idea of Sunday Mass “obligation”

Despite priests' concerns, Irish Bishops eager 'to move beyond the virtual', return to public Masses post-COVID-19

Despite priests' concerns, Irish Bishops eager 'to move beyond the virtual', return to public Masses post-COVID-19

Despite priests’ concerns, Irish Bishops eager “to move beyond the virtual”, return to public Masses post-COVID-19

Vatican cardinal hopes for 'reconciliation' of old and new rites of Mass

Vatican cardinal hopes for 'reconciliation' of old and new rites of Mass

Vatican cardinal hopes for “reconciliation” of old and new rites of Mass: “In the long run the two forms cannot coexist”

The worst of COVID-19 might be over, but some German bishops still cautious about returning to public Masses

The worst of COVID-19 might be over, but some German bishops still cautious about returning to public Masses

The worst of COVID-19 might be over, but some German bishops still cautious about returning to public Masses

In Pope video for May, Francis stresses dignity of deacons

In Pope video for May, Francis stresses dignity of deacons

In Pope video for May, Francis stresses dignity of deacons: “Guardians of service” in the Church, “not second-level priests”

Bishop raps French Catholics for 'unhealthy', 'immature' insistence on public Masses during COVID-19

Bishop raps French Catholics for 'unhealthy', 'immature' insistence on public Masses during COVID-19

Bishop raps French Catholics for “unhealthy”, “immature” insistence on public Masses during COVID-19

Theologian says 'considerable number' of Austrian bishops open to same-sex blessings

Theologian says 'considerable number' of Austrian bishops open to same-sex blessings

Theologian says “considerable number” of Austrian bishops open to same-sex blessings

On coronavirus, German prelate reminds Church - 'Not every occasion needs the Eucharist'

On coronavirus, German prelate reminds Church - 'Not every occasion needs the Eucharist'

On coronavirus, German prelate reminds Church: “Not every occasion needs the Eucharist”

Papal advisor suggests Catholic obligation to attend Sunday Mass 'could fall' after coronavirus

Papal advisor suggests Sunday obligation, confession could be abolished after coronavirus

Coronavirus - German bishop, Church reform movement hit out at premature Mass restart

Coronavirus - German bishop, Church reform movement hit out at premature Mass restart

Coronavirus: German bishop, Church reform movement hit out at “premature” Mass restart

Spanish priest invites Catholics desperate for Mass during COVID-19 'to become volunteers and give out food and medicine'

Spanish priest invites Catholics desperate for Mass during COVID-19 'to become volunteers and give out food and medicine'

Spanish priest invites Catholics desperate for Mass during COVID-19 to “become volunteers and give out food and medicine”

Swiss diocese bans coronavirus 'communion to go'

Swiss diocese bans coronavirus 'communion to go'

Swiss diocese bans coronavirus “communion to go”

Coronavirus -German bishop criticises 'whining', 'belligerent' demands for Mass

Coronavirus -German bishop criticises 'whining', 'belligerent' demands for Mass

Coronavirus: German bishop criticises “whining”, “belligerent” demands for Mass

In Santa Marta Mass, Pope warns against coronavirus leading to virtual, 'viral' faith

In Santa Marta Mass, Pope warns against coronavirus leading to virtual, 'viral' faith

In Santa Marta Mass, Pope warns against coronavirus leading to virtual, “viral” faith – full text

COVID-19 - German bishop blasts Catholics' 'obsession' with Eucharist

COVID-19 - German bishop blasts Catholics' 'obsession' with Eucharist

COVID-19: German bishop blasts Catholics’ “obsession” with Eucharist

Italian Church reform group alerts cuts to civil rights during coronavirus 'run the risk of continuing beyond the emergency'

Italian Church reform group alerts cuts to civil rights during coronavirus 'run the risk of continuing beyond the emergency'

Italian Church reform group alerts cuts to civil rights during coronavirus “run the risk of continuing beyond the emergency”

Bishops throw open virtual doors to Europe's sanctuaries

COVID-19: Bishops throw open virtual doors to Europe’s sanctuaries with new online Mass streaming site

Theologian blasts 'quasi-magical' online COVID-19 Masses

Theologian blasts “quasi-magical” online COVID-19 Masses: “It seems that grace can’t leave churches”