Pope Francis: Laypeople Are Not Guests in the Church
‘The laity, and especially women, need to be more valued in their human and spiritual skills and gifts for the life of parishes and dioceses.’
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Pope Francis’ Embrace of Lay Governance Stirs Alarm
Influential voices in the Church have interpreted Pope Francis’ reformed apostolic constitution to support lay governance at the highest levels of the Church, and some prelates and canonists warn that the teachings of the Second Vatican Council could be upended.
Can Laity Preach at Mass? Chicago Parish Offers Pulpit to Same-Sex Couple
According to canon law, laypeople are not allowed to preach homilies during Mass.
Augustine Institute Renames Leadership Program, Now Available Online
Curriculum is geared toward laity working in full-time Church ministry.
Laity Will Determine Church’s Future After the Pandemic
COMMENTARY: The great takeaway of the pandemic isn’t, ‘The Church is led by sinners.’ The lesson is, ‘It’s up to the laity to spread the faith.’
Catholic Culture Has Changed Forever: And That’s a Good Thing
COMMENTARY: The sex-abuse scandal has given ordinary laypeople the ability to facilitate real change. Case in point: the Diocese of Buffalo, New York.
God Chose You to Live at This Moment in Church History
COMMENTARY: We can’t let the dismal scandal we are living through weaken our faith.
