priesthood Archives

New advocacy group shows different faces of Catholic ‘feminism’

Aug 31, 2020

Seven women who “applied” for ecclesial jobs traditionally open to men last month have since become icons for the different faces of the Catholic “feminist” movement, illustrating that there is no singular vision for how to achieve the more welcoming and inclusive Church they envision.

By Elise Ann Allen

Pope closes marathon weekend saying Holy Spirit doesn’t see ‘left’ and ‘right’

May 31, 2020

Pope Francis Sunday closed a marathon of activities and messages over the weekend with a livestreamed Mass on the feast of Pentecost, insisting that the Holy Spirit is a gift from God that unites, and for whom distinctions such as “conservative” or “progressive” have no meaning.

By Elise Ann Allen

Female theologians back Ouellet: Seminaries need women involved in formation

May 11, 2020

Several women theologians and seminary professors have voiced agreement with Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, who in a recent interview argued that in order to foster a healthy relationship between the sexes, more women should be involved in seminary formation.

By Elise Ann Allen

Marriage, priesthood, religious life take courage, pope says in message

Mar 24, 2020

Discovering one’s vocation to marriage, priesthood or religious life and making the decision to embrace it takes courage, Pope Francis said.

By Cindy Wooden

Post-reformation theology of the priesthood influenced abuse crisis, author says

Mar 24, 2020

Clare McGrath-Merkle is a philosopher of religion and author of the 2018 book, ‘Bérulle’s Spiritual Theology of Priesthood: A Study in Speculative Mysticism and Applied Metaphysics.’ She spoke to Crux.

By Charles C. Camosy

As coronavirus empties churches, Italian priest fills pews with photos of parishioners

Mar 18, 2020

Amid heavy restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy, including the suspension of public Masses, one priest has found a creative way to bring his parishioners to Mass by printing out photos of them and taping them to the church pews.

By Elise Ann Allen