Pope Francis launches mass consultation on Church reform

Pope Francis has launched what some describe as the most ambitious attempt at Catholic reform for 60 years. A two-year process to consult every Catholic parish around the world on the future direction of the Church began at the Vatican this weekend. Some Catholics hope it will lead to change on issues such as women’sContinue reading “Pope Francis launches mass consultation on Church reform”

German priests defy Vatican to bless gay couples

Priests in around 100 Catholic churches in Germany are offering blessings to same-sex couples from Monday. The Love Wins movement emerged after the Catholic Church said in March that God “cannot bless sin”. “Couples who take part should receive the blessing that God wants to give them – without any secrecy,” the group wrote earlier.Continue reading “German priests defy Vatican to bless gay couples”