In 1970 Fr Joseph Ratzinger signed a petition that suggested the Church re-examine the obligation of priestly celibacy, according to a German newspapaer
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As a young priest Benedict XVI ‘called for the Church to investigate priestly celibacy’
By on Friday, 28 January 2011
Debate: Are we leaving Confirmation too late?
By on Friday, 28 January 2011
Should the Church revert to confirming children before they receive First Holy Communion? Or would that lead to a diminished understanding of the faith?
Morning Catholic must-reads: 28/01/11
By on Friday, 28 January 2011
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Churches and pro-life groups dread any attempt to change the law on abortion
By on Thursday, 27 January 2011
That may be the reason Nadine Dorries felt so let down when she tried to reduce the upper time limit
‘Top Muslim scholars’ seem to be telling us that dialogue with them is a waste of time
By on Thursday, 27 January 2011
If there are any ‘moderate Muslims’ around, let’s hear from them
Morning Catholic must-reads: 27/01/10
By on Thursday, 27 January 2011
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The Pope, it seems, has mastered the impenetrable new world of cyberspace
By on Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Me? I am still struggling – what on earth is Facebook?
Let’s take courage and hold a March for Life in Britain
By on Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans gather in Washington DC on the anniversary of the Roe v Wade ruling. Imagine for a moment a similar event taking place in London
Morning Catholic must-reads: 26/01/11
By on Wednesday, 26 January 2011
A daily guide to what’s happening in the Catholic Church
Morning Catholic must-reads: 31/01/11
A daily guide to what’s happening in the Catholic Church