As Roman Catholic bishops from across the world gather at their 16th synod Wednesday, the national press has already begun to forecast that this summit will be the most turbulent and controversy-riddled since it began 58 years ago.
As Roman Catholic bishops from across the world gather at their 16th synod Wednesday, the national press has already begun to forecast that this summit will be the most turbulent and controversy-riddled since it began 58 years ago.
The fact that none of the debates and votes have any impact on church policy or dogma notwithstanding, the report noted that the issues under discussion are sure to be controversial: "priestly celibacy, married priests, the blessing of gay couples, the extension of sacraments to the divorced and the ordination of female deacons."
Whether to continue celebration of the Latin Mass or proceed with worship in the post-conciliar language of individual countries is on the proverbial table. Conservative authors Jose Antonio Ureta and Julio Loredo de Izcue try to answer many of the questions sure to arise at the rare gathering. These include, Are a Synod of Bishops Conclusions Binding? ; and Can A Pope Or Synod Change the Catholic Church's Doctrine or Structure? ; Clearly, the fear of secular ideas and unprecedented change being discussed fueled this volume.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
5 conservative cardinals challenge pope to affirm church teaching on gays and women ahead of meetingFive conservative cardinals are challenging Pope Francis to affirm Catholic teaching on homosexuality and female ordination.
Consulte Mais informação »
5 conservative cardinals challenge pope to affirm church teaching on gays and women ahead of meetingFive conservative cardinals are challenging Pope Francis to affirm Catholic teaching on homosexuality and female ordination.
Consulte Mais informação »
5 conservative cardinals challenge pope to affirm church teaching on gays and women ahead of meetingFive conservative cardinals are challenging Pope Francis to affirm Catholic teaching on homosexuality and female ordination
Consulte Mais informação »
5 conservative cardinals challenge pope to affirm church teaching on gays and women ahead of meetingFive conservative cardinals are challenging Pope Francis to affirm Catholic teaching on homosexuality and female ordination.
Consulte Mais informação »
5 conservative cardinals challenge pope to affirm church teaching on gays and women ahead of meetingFive conservative cardinals are challenging Pope Francis to affirm Catholic teaching on...
Consulte Mais informação »
Church roof collapses in Mexico, Catholic officials say at least 1 deadPolice said about 100 people were inside the Santa Cruz church when the roof collapsed in the Mexican city of Ciudad Madero.
Consulte Mais informação »