
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.’
‘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.’
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.
According to canon law, laypeople are not allowed to preach homilies during Mass.
Curriculum is geared toward laity working in full-time Church ministry.
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