laity
Pope Francis wants two women on the committee that proposes bishops
By Claire Giangravé — July 7, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis’ efforts to include more laity, and women, in the church, have garnered praise and criticism.
Vatican Curia reform document enshrines Pope Francis’ long-sought diversity goals
By Claire Giangravé — March 21, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The long-awaited document states that any qualified person can lead a Vatican department, not just cardinals.
In Brazil, historic black lay Catholic ‘brotherhoods’ fight to survive
By Eduardo Campos Lima — December 6, 2019
(RNS) — After centuries resisting slavery, racism and inequality, dozens of black Catholic lay associations are hopeful that a new network and changes in the Church will extend their history.
The legacies of John Paul II and John XXIII
By Amanda Murphy — April 22, 2014
(RNS) Religion News Service asked experts, biographers and theologians to assess the two popes who will be canonized on Sunday.
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