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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

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

Jan 8, 2024
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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
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Pope calls priestly celibacy ‘a gift,’ says friendship can make it easier

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Vatican event on priesthood to explore topic of celibacy

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New leader of German bishops signals no retreat from progressive line

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Feb 13, 2020
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Looking East: Book on celibacy barely acknowledges Eastern tradition

Jan 26, 2020
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Jan 15, 2020
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