Rome Says Laypeople Can Govern Like Bishops, but Not Preach Like Deacons
COMMENTARY: The German Synodal Way is using the Holy Father’s arguments against him, with respect to the issue of who can preach homilies at Mass.
Results from Tag: 'Praedicate Evangelium'
Pope Francis Taps a Like-Minded Portuguese Cardinal to Head the New Dicastery for Culture and Education
Cardinal José Mendonça is a published poet whose priestly service has centered on cultural dialogue and education, as well as ministry to homosexuals.
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.
Pope Francis Places His Stamp on the College of Cardinals
NEWS ANALYSIS: But only time will tell what this means at a future conclave when the cardinals return to Rome to elect a new pope from among their ranks.
Bishop: New Vatican Constitution Gives Value to Catholic Bishops’ Conferences
Praedicate evangelium will take effect on June 5, the Solemnity of Pentecost.
Cardinal Ranjith: The German Bishops’ Synodal Path Is Unacceptable
The Sri Lankan cardinal discussed a wide variety of topics with the Register April 29.
Pope Francis Has Begun a Wave of New Appointments at the Vatican
Pope Francis has embarked on a series of personnel changes before the new Vatican constitution comes into effect June 5.
‘Praedicate Evangelium’ Poses Problems, Some Church Analysts Warn
Critics of Pope Francis’ new curial reform document say some of the reforms threaten to revolutionize the Church’s understanding of the hierarchical power of governance.
Are There Any Big Changes in the Authoritative Version of the New Vatican Constitution?
The Vatican published the standard edition of Praedicate Evangelium that serves as a reference for translations into other languages on March 31. The few changes include reference to the extraordinary form.
Vatican Corrects ‘Extraordinary Form’ Error in New Constitution
‘Praedicate evangelium’ comes into force on June 5, the Solemnity of Pentecost.
