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Religion data expert: Easter convert numbers are ‘drop in the bucket’

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Bishops attend a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis for the closing of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Oct. 29, 2023. (Credit: Alessandra Tarantino/AP.)

Vatican says women deacons, not celibacy, on docket for synod

Mar 15, 2024
Elise Ann Allen

Participants in the Synod of Bishops on Synodality meet in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on Oct. 13, 2023. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Belgian bishops reportedly back women deacons, end to priestly celibacy

Feb 21, 2024
Elise Ann Allen

Ivory Coast bishop urges laity to report priests with wives and children

Jan 8, 2024
Ngala Killian Chimtom

In a file photo, Pope Francis speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at The Vatican, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

In new interview, pope touches on priestly celibacy, situation in Latin America

Mar 10, 2023
Elise Ann Allen

Pope calls priestly celibacy ‘a gift,’ says friendship can make it easier

Feb 17, 2022
Elise Ann Allen

Vatican event on priesthood to explore topic of celibacy

Apr 13, 2021
Elise Ann Allen

New leader of German bishops signals no retreat from progressive line

Jun 16, 2020
Elise Ann Allen

Why did Francis punt on married priests in his Amazon document?

Feb 13, 2020
John L. Allen Jr.

Looking East: Book on celibacy barely acknowledges Eastern tradition

Jan 26, 2020
Cindy Wooden

In tempest over Benedict XVI and book on celibacy, ‘It is as it was’

Jan 15, 2020
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