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AMMAN, Jordan -- The Chaldean Catholic Church concluded a weeklong synod in Ainkawa, a Christian enclave in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, in which laity from the church's various dioceses in the Middle East and the diaspora also participated for the first time.

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VATICAN CITY - A diocese that cares more about being an organized workplace rather than announcing the good news can fall prey to clericalism and distance itself from Christ, Pope Francis said.

]]> Vatican Fri, 10 May 2019 10:17:11 -0400 Pope names Cardinal Farrell to serve as chamberlain of the Church /home/international/item/28985-pope-names-cardinal-farrell-to-serve-as-chamberlain-of-the-church /home/international/item/28985-pope-names-cardinal-farrell-to-serve-as-chamberlain-of-the-church VATICAN – Pope Francis has named Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, 71, the prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, to serve as the camerlengo or chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church.]]> cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) International Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:27:20 -0500 Church wounded by sin causes doubt in our mission, Pope Francis tells Panama clergy, laity /wyd2019/item/28862-church-wounded-by-sin-causes-doubt-in-our-mission-pope-francis-tells-panama-clergy-laity /wyd2019/item/28862-church-wounded-by-sin-causes-doubt-in-our-mission-pope-francis-tells-panama-clergy-laity PANAMA CITY – A church wounded by sin can paralyze, confuse and tire the hearts of Catholic clergy and laypeople, causing them to doubt their mission in the modern world, Pope Francis said.
]]> cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) World Youth Day 2019 Sat, 26 Jan 2019 23:43:45 -0500 Laity must have role in formation of priests, fighting clericalism, Vatican official says /home/international/item/27934-laity-must-have-role-in-formation-of-priests-fighting-clericalism-vatican-official-says /home/international/item/27934-laity-must-have-role-in-formation-of-priests-fighting-clericalism-vatican-official-says VATICAN – Clericalism has led to a distorted view of authority that has contributed to the problems of sexual abuse and the abuse of power and conscience affecting the Catholic Church, said the head of the Vatican's clergy office.
]]> cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) International Wed, 05 Sep 2018 10:58:49 -0400 Pope calls dicastery to promote reflection on role of women /home/international/item/27330-pope-calls-dicastery-to-promote-reflection-on-role-of-women /home/international/item/27330-pope-calls-dicastery-to-promote-reflection-on-role-of-women VATICAN – Pope Francis has updated the statutes of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, adding among other things a specific reference to the office's responsibility for promoting a deeper reflection on the role of women in the church and society.
]]> cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) International Tue, 08 May 2018 10:07:17 -0400 Theologians call for regular consultation of laity in church decisions /item/27317-theologians-call-for-regular-consultation-of-laity-in-church-decisions /item/27317-theologians-call-for-regular-consultation-of-laity-in-church-decisions VATICAN – The Catholic Church needs to seek the input, commitment and talents of all of its members if it is to be truly catholic and to evangelize effectively, said a new document from the International Theological Commission.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – When asked in a new interview what specific mission he has for the laity, Pope Francis responded with a frequent appeal: to go outside of oneself and take risks in evangelizing, rather than staying stuffed up at home while the moths move in.

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VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis announced he is establishing a new office for laity, family and life, which combines the responsibilities of two pontifical councils.

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VATICAN CITY - Coaches need to show integrity, fairness, patience, joy and kindness, especially toward those who are struggling, Pope Francis said.

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