priesthood

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
Pope praises priests finding ‘creative’ ways to be with people despite coronavirus
- Mar 15, 2020
On Sunday Pope Francis urged transparency in one’s relationship with God and gave a shout-out to priests who are finding “creative” ways to support and be with their people as Italy’s COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown continues.

By Elise Ann Allen

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