German Catholic Church's survival may hinge on facing down Rome
It is fending off calls for women priests and blessings of same-sex couples amid criticism of its handling of sex abuse cases
Vatican’s ethical contortions to avoid same-sex blessings ‘pitiful’
Rite & Reason: Much broader Catholic community has more common sense
Church is running out of reasons not to ordain women
Replacing the phrase ‘lay men’ with ‘lay persons’ is hardly a radical change
Fr Tony Flannery questions suspension over views senior clerics share
Redemptorist disciplined for views on women’s ordination, same-sex marriage, homosexuality
Catholic Archbishop-elect of Dublin prepares for major reorganisation
Dermot Farrell assures change will follow consultation with priests and parishioners
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