priesthood

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'

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

Opinion - 'It is time for the Pope to apologise for the patriarchal sexism that has excluded women'

Opinion - 'It is time for the Pope to apologise for the patriarchal sexism that has excluded women'

Opinion: “It is time for the Pope to apologise for the patriarchal sexism that has excluded women”

German nuns denounce 'dependence' on priests 'takes away our dignity'

German nuns denounce 'dependence' on priests 'takes away our dignity'

German nuns denounce “dependence” on priests “takes away our dignity”

Demands for women's equality grow louder in German-speaking Church... Next stop, Rome

Demands for women's equality grow louder in German-speaking Church... Next stop, Rome

On women deacons, US expert says Pope waiting for more forceful demand to come from faithful

Renowned German Benedictine and Pope 'guru' claims 'there are no theological reasons against the priesthood of women'

Renowned German Benedictine and Pope 'guru' claims 'there are no theological reasons against the priesthood of women'

Renowned German Benedictine and Pope ‘guru’ claims “there are no theological reasons against the priesthood of women”

Cardinal Czerny ordains new deacons and priests

Cardinal Czerny ordains new deacons and priests

Cardinal Czerny ordains new deacons and priests, encourages them to “choose uphill path to the ‘new’, not downhill path to the ‘safe'”

Theologians blast 'naive and clueless' German bishops over proposed changes to seminarians' training

Theologians blast 'naive and clueless' German bishops over proposed changes to seminarians' training

Theologians blast “naive and clueless” German bishops over proposed changes to seminarians’ training

Vatican female deacons commission member - 'Why not include women in the college of cardinals'

Vatican female deacons commission member - 'Why not include women in the college of cardinals'

Vatican female deacons commission member: “Why not include women in the college of cardinals?”

On End Sexual Violence in Conflict Day, Pope pleads - 'The way we treat women’s bodies reveals our level of humanity'

On End Sexual Violence in Conflict Day, Pope pleads - 'The way we treat women’s bodies reveals our level of humanity'

On End Sexual Violence in Conflict Day, Pope pleads: “The way we treat women’s bodies reveals our level of humanity”

Irish priests warn of 'unease' among clerics over public health responsibility in post-COVID public Masses

Irish priests warn of 'unease' among clerics over public health responsibility in post-COVID public Masses

Irish priests warn of “unease” among clerics over public health responsibility in post-COVID public Masses

German laywomen warn bishops - 'It is not for anyone to deny us vocations just because we are women'

German laywomen warn bishops - 'It is not for anyone to deny us vocations just because we are women'

German laywomen warn bishops: “It is not for anyone to deny us vocations just because we are women”

German diocese experiments with non-priest-centred parish models

German diocese experiments with non-priest-centred parish models

German diocese experiments with non-priest-centred parish models

Priests in Poland rebel against cover-up-accused bishop, refuse to sign letters of loyalty

Priests in Poland rebel against cover-up-accused bishop, refuse to sign letters of loyalty

Priests in Poland rebel against cover-up-accused bishop, refuse to sign letters of loyalty

German theologian urges - 'The vocation of women to the priesthood must be recognised'

German theologian urges - 'The vocation of women to the priesthood must be recognised'

German theologian urges: “The vocation of women to the priesthood must be recognised”

German Amazon Bishop insists debate on married priests, female deacons not over

German Amazon Bishop insists debate on married priests, female deacons not over

German Amazon Bishop insists debate on married priests, female deacons not over

Regina Caeli - To beat COVID-19, Pope insists on need for international collaboration, 'disinterested' research, universal healthcare

Regina Caeli - To beat COVID-19, Pope insists on need for international collaboration, 'disinterested' research, universal healthcare

Updated: On World Press Freedom Day, Pope encourages journalists to be at service of truth, peace, voiceless

Francis, in Santa Marta Mass - 'The power of the pastor is service. He has no other power'

Francis, in Santa Marta Mass - 'The power of the pastor is service. He has no other power'

Francis, in Santa Marta Mass: “The power of the pastor is service. He has no other power”

Pope recalls in Holy Thursday Mass priests martyred amid COVID-19

Pope recalls in Holy Thursday Mass priests martyred amid COVID-19

Pope to priests, at Holy Thursday Mass: “Never be afraid to forgive”

God wants us to get closer to his people Spanish priests donate salary to economic victims of COVID-19

God wants us to get closer to his people Spanish priests donate salary to economic victims of COVID-19

“God wants us to get closer to his people”: Spanish priests donate salary to economic victims of COVID-19

Spanish chaplain on call 247 for coronavirus patients

Spanish chaplain on call 247 for coronavirus patients

Spanish chaplain on call 24/7 for coronavirus patients: “There are tears, yes, but great hope too”

Italian priest, on COVID-19

Italian priest, on COVID-19: “After the crisis, there’ll be a rush to restart the economy. Will we forget the values we’ve learned?”

Italian priest goes back to nursing for coronavirus sick

Italian priest goes back to nursing for coronavirus sick

“Couldn’t just stay home”: Italian priest goes back to nursing for coronavirus sick

Spanish coronavirus cleric victim, hospital chaplain tell of days of 'intensive priesthood'

Spanish coronavirus cleric victim, hospital chaplain tell of days of 'intensive priesthood'

Spanish coronavirus cleric victim, hospital chaplain tell of days of “intensive priesthood”

Amid coronavirus plague, 14 Italian missionaries die in a month

Amid coronavirus plague, 14 Italian missionaries die in a month

Coronavirus: 14 Italian missionaries from single community die within a month, first bishop also passes away

Spanish bishop hits out at 'bombardment' of faithful with coronavirus livestreamed Masses

Spanish bishop hits out at 'bombardment' of faithful with coronavirus livestreamed Masses

Coronavirus: Spanish bishop hits out at “bombardment” of faithful with livestreamed Masses

For World Day of Vocations, Pope Francis encourages Church - 'Take heart, do not be afraid!'

For World Day of Vocations, Pope Francis encourages Church - 'Take heart, do not be afraid!'

“I know your worry about the future”: For World Day of Vocations, Pope encourages Church to overcome “ghosts of disbelief”

Catholic coronavirus irresponsibility continues to put lives at risk in Italy, beyond

Catholic coronavirus irresponsibility continues to put lives at risk in Italy, beyond

Catholic coronavirus irresponsibility continues to put lives at risk in Italy, beyond

Migrants in Milan mourn priest 'father and friend' lost to COVID-19

Migrants in Milan mourn priest 'father and friend' lost to COVID-19

Migrants in Milan mourn priest “father and friend” lost to COVID-19

'Good news' on the coronavirus front - meet the hero priests going beyond the call of duty

'Good news' on the coronavirus front - meet the hero priests going beyond the call of duty

‘Good news’ on the coronavirus front: meet the hero priests going beyond the call of duty

Irish diocese prepares for life without priests

Irish diocese prepares for life without priests

Irish diocese prepares for life without priests