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The article critiques a historian's claim of uninhibited sexual expression in 16th-century Gaelic Ireland by showing that historical records reveal a regulated approach to sexual relationships, managed by church courts. Topics include the role of church courts in regulating sexual expression and marriage, the procedures for validating marriages and handling annulments, and the treatment of marital violence and women's involvement in litigation.

The article discusses the concept that "All religion is local," drawing parallels between political and religious leadership at the local level. It emphasizes the importance of local church leaders earning the trust of their communities and implementing decisions made at higher levels. The text also highlights the differences in perspectives among Australian bishops regarding issues such as women's equality in the church. Overall, the article explores the challenges and opportunities for local implementation of decisions made at the international level within the Catholic Church. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the parable of the dishonest steward from St Luke's Gospel and draws lessons on astuteness and resilience in pursuing justice and honesty. It highlights the implementation of recommendations from the Final Report of the Synod on Synodality, emphasizing the need for creativity and transparency in Church governance. The text also explores the challenges and potential impact of embracing a synodal approach within the global episcopacy, raising questions about the future direction of the Church under Pope Francis's vision. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the concept of protecting vulnerable individuals, particularly disabled people and children, within the context of the Church. It argues that the current model of protection, which treats these individuals as objects of care, can perpetuate power imbalances and hinder their full inclusion in the Church community. The article suggests a paradigm shift towards a model that recognizes all individuals as collaborators and acknowledges the potential for anyone to be in need of protection or in a position of power. It emphasizes the importance of belonging and mutual support within the Church community. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs about the historical significance of papal elections, tracing back to the role of clergy, cardinals, and the laity in the selection process. Topics include the evolution of the election procedure from the early Church to the development of the conclave system and the influence of external powers like monarchs on the selection of popes.

The article discusses how Catholic canon law can contribute to the failure of marriages by setting unrealistic expectations and promoting unhealthy dynamics. The author shares personal experiences of feeling constrained by canon law and the challenges faced in seeking annulments. The article calls for updates to canon law to prioritize the mutual good of spouses over procreation and to support individuals seeking separation for their well-being. The survey results included in the article reflect diverse perspectives on the impact of canon law on marriages. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the changing dynamics of Church governance, particularly in the Catholic education sector. The author describes the contrast between the flourishing Catholic education sector, which is largely lay-led and inclusive, and the diminishing clerical sector. The emergence of Ministerial Public Juridic Persons (MPJPs), which are lay-led entities established to perform specific functions, is highlighted as a new form of church governance. The MPJPs, along with the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Catholic Religious Australia, are seen as the three legs of a new synodal church structure. However, the author raises concerns about the equality and inclusivity of this tripod model, suggesting that a fourth leg representing lay Catholics who are not part of the MPJPs is needed for a fully inclusive and synodal church governance. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the complexities of canon law regarding the obligation to attend Mass on holy days while traveling, specifically examining the situation of being in Canada for All Saints' Day. Topics include differing expert opinions on Mass attendance obligations for travelers, the interpretation of canon law related to universal and particular laws, and the author's personal reflection on the importance of attending Mass despite the legal nuances.

The article discusses the power of words and their ability to create reality. It highlights the importance of using words responsibly and with intention, as they have the potential to shape our thoughts, actions, and relationships. The author draws on religious and theological perspectives to emphasize the transformative power of words, contrasting it with the empty rhetoric often found in politics, media, and other spheres. The article encourages readers to approach language as a sacrament of intention, using words to bring about positive change and promote peace, compassion, and healing. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the theme "Mission as Synodality" and reflects on the experiences and challenges discussed during the First Session of the Synodal Journey of the Church. Topics include the journey of communion and the importance of participation, governance, and authority in building a missionary synodal Church; the need for formation, collaboration, transparency, and accountability in fostering synodality, suggesting the mandatory inclusion of Parish Pastoral Councils in Canon Law.

The article discusses the topic of lay preaching in the Catholic Church, particularly the inclusion of women in this role. It highlights the positive impact that lay preaching can have on individuals, especially women, who rarely hear the Word broken open by people like them. The article mentions the St. Phoebe celebrations organized by the nonprofit project Discerning Deacons, which allowed thousands of Catholics to experience women offering reflections or witness talks. It also references a document called "Enlarge the Space of Your Tent," which emphasizes the need for the church to value women as equal members and explores questions about women's active role in governing structures, preaching in parish settings, and a female diaconate. The article suggests that expanding opportunities for lay preaching, including women, could revitalize the liturgical experience and be spiritually advantageous for the faithful. It encourages parishes to consider this challenge and engage in training and discernment to strengthen the people of God. [Extracted from the article]

The article from U.S. Catholic explores various perspectives on the annulment process within the Catholic Church. Individuals share personal experiences, opinions, and suggestions for improving the process, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges involved. Different viewpoints are presented, including the need for better support for couples facing marital difficulties, concerns about the length and fairness of the process, and the impact of Catholic teachings on marriage. The article emphasizes the importance of fostering healthy relationships, communication skills, and respect within marriages, while also acknowledging the complexities and diversity of marital experiences. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses several topics related to the Catholic Church. It mentions the release of a document focusing on the concept of being a missionary synodal Church, which will be the subject of prayer, exchange, and discernment during the synod. The document also addresses challenges faced by the Church, such as cultural individualism and exaggerated social communitarianism. The role of women, particularly regarding their admission to the diaconate, is briefly mentioned, with the document stating that theological reflection should continue. Additionally, the article mentions the excommunication of Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò for schism and the upcoming canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, who will become the first millennial saint. The USCCB's Spring Plenary meeting is also briefly discussed, where topics such as the future of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and Indigenous Catholic ministry were addressed. [Extracted from the article]

More than 50,000 people gathered in Indianapolis for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, which included Mass, sessions on various Eucharist-related topics, and musical performances. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, papal envoy, celebrated the closing Mass and emphasized the connection between Eucharistic conversion and missionary conversion. The event concluded with a Eucharistic procession, and plans are underway for a Eucharistic pilgrimage from Indianapolis to Los Angeles in 2025. The working document for the second session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops was released, focusing on the theme of "how to be a missionary synodal Church." The document addresses the need for transparency and accountability, the role of women in the Church, and challenges faced by the Church, such as cultural individualism and social communitarianism. The topic of women deacons will continue to be reflected upon theologically. Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, a former Nuncio to the United States, has been excommunicated after being found guilty of schism for speaking out against Pope Francis and Vatican II. Finally, Blessed Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who curated websites and created an online database of Eucharistic miracles, will become the first millennial saint after a miracle attributed to his intercession was recognized. [Extracted from the article]

For those of reproductive age, the decision to marry in the Catholic Church is one that expresses the desire for a fruitful married life. The teachings of the Catholic Magisterium provide a substantial and constructive dialogue about marital fruitfulness as it relates to the bearing and raising of children but a more adequate theological and pastoral response is needed for Catholic couples who remain childless after exhausting morally upright medical procedures for assisting reproduction. This commentary provides a critical appraisal of the documents of the Magisterium dating from the 1917 Pio-Benedictine Code of Canon Law through to the present. The appraisal traces the development of the Magisterium's teaching on sterility and marital fruitfulness by examining these documents chronologically in three periods: 1917 to 1965, 1966 to 2008 and 2009 to the present. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Researchers from the University of Zadar conducted a study on parental and teacher perspectives regarding children's internet use during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study focused on the habits, benefits, and dangers of children's internet use in elementary school. The research used descriptive and frequency analysis to compare the opinions of teachers and parents on this topic. The study was published in The Journal of Theology, Education, Canon Law and Social Studies Inspired by Pope John Paul II. [Extracted from the article]

With these mandates from both Pope Francis and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)-not to mention from Jesus-in mind, we asked uscatholic.org readers how they felt the church should engage with politics. The comments collected on these pages are just a small example of how faithful Catholics are engaging politics and what they hope to see from the church they love. [Extracted from the article]

THERE IS AN AMERICAN NOVELTY SONG FROM THE 1940S IN which the singer comically attempts to explain various family relationships including how his brother was at the same time also his grandson, his son was also his uncle and, according to the title of the song, he was his own grandpa (www.youtube. com/watch?v=eYlJH81dSiw). The second degree of consanguinity would include blood relatives like grandparents, grandchildren, aunts and uncles, and nieces and nephews. Consanguinity refers to any familial relationship connected by blood and is further subdivided into degrees based on the closeness of the relationship. Blood and Law Since earliest times, people have made social rules and laws about family relationships differentiated into two categories: consanguinity and affinity. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the question of whether non-Catholics should be allowed to receive the Eucharist. Different perspectives are presented, with some arguing that non-Catholics should not receive the Eucharist because they are not in communion with the church and do not share the same beliefs. Others argue that certain non-Catholic churches have valid sacraments and should be allowed to receive the grace of the sacrament. Some individuals believe that members of other faiths should also be welcome to receive the Eucharist, emphasizing the importance of unity and finding God in different religious rituals. The article also mentions that the current Code of Canon Law allows non-Catholics who accept Catholic theology and are free of sin to receive the Eucharist in certain circumstances. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on a motu proprio issued by the Pope Francis entitled "Spiritus Domini," which amends canon law to allow women to be instituted by a bishop into the roles of lector and acolyte. Topics discussed include changes in terminology under the amendment, historical events that preceded the changes to canon law, and the content of Pope Francis' "Letter to the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith" that accompanied the "Spiritus Domini".

The article examines the accomplishments of the Plenary Council (PC) of Australia. Among the cited achievements of the PC are support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart, support for equal dignity for women and men and encouragement of all Catholics to accept Pope Francis' invitation to join the Si' Action Platform as a vehicle for ecological conversation. It points out the failure of the PC to address questions regarding gender and sexuality, priesthood and ordination.

The article reflects the views of author on about Catholic conversation about sex and gender concerns the ability to speak credibly to the non-Catholic public. Topics include Church has the canonical structures to bring women into the uppermost ranks of leadership without any alteration to our understanding of sacramental theology; and Gay men remain officially barred from seminaries by force of a document of Catholic public intellectuals and bishops routinely about gender ideology.

Church teaching tells us that our triune God is a communion of love, and so is the family. Acknowledging the tension between these two affections helps us appreciate the teaching on family life that Pope Francis asks us to ponder this year in the 2016 apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia (On Love in the Family). Yet Pope Benedict XVI's words in Caritas in Veritate (On Integral Human Development) about family love being the school of the common good continue to ring true. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the understanding the Russian invasion which is important to avoid falling into easy memes like ‘unprovoked attack'. It discusses that there are clearly good grounds for doubting the legality of Russia's action at international law and it is also true that very few commentators expected a full-scale invasion to be launched; and mentions that North Atlantic Treaty Organization has expanded over Russian objections.

The article offers information on a local event in the U.S. Catholic Church which has aroused interest in Australia as a Bishop declared to be invalid baptisms celebrated over twenty years by a priest of his diocese. It discusses that people baptised by the priest will have to be properly baptised. Although the issues raised by this event are specific to the Catholic Church it raises broader questions of how any group should respond to behaviour considered deviant.

The article offers information on the legacy of Bishop John England, the first Roman Catholic Bishop of Charleston, South Carolina. It further discusses scandal of sexual abuse & episcopal malfeasance & Catholic Church; 1983 revision of the Code of Canon Law made progress in recognizing the rights and responsibilities of the laity; England's pastoral skill and ecclesiological imagination; and stand-off between lay trusteeism and incipient clericalism by the creation of a bicameral legislature.

The article informs about works and profile of Antonio de Balbín de Unquera, a Doctor of Civil and Canon Law, and descrinbes his works in Administrative, Philosophy and Letters of laws. Topics include knowledge in the various courses of reading, writing, Castilian grammar, arithmetic and Christian Doctrine; and signed his works in bable with the pseudonym Xiquin de Villaviciosa, and published a book of poems entitled "De la mio Asturies: poems."

The article discusses the second annual review conducted by Voice of the Faithful (VOTF) on diocesan compliance with Canon Law regarding diocesan finance councils (DFCs). VOTF focuses on DFCs because of the importance of lay membership in these councils. The review evaluates dioceses based on information found on their websites and includes a list of top-scoring and lowest-scoring dioceses. The article also mentions the improvement in the number of dioceses receiving passing scores compared to the previous year. Additionally, the article briefly mentions two other resources for religious researchers: the Global Flourishing Study and the World Christian Database. Finally, the article mentions a Gallup poll that shows a decline in the ethics rating of clergy in the United States. [Extracted from the article]

Pope Gregory XIII is widely known for his reform of the calendar, which led to the creation of the Gregorian calendar that we use today. However, his legacy extends beyond calendar reform. As pope, Gregory made significant contributions to the Catholic Church, education, arts, and diplomacy. He also played a major role in reforming the Catholic Church in response to the Reformation. Gregory's papacy was marked by his commitment to law and justice, as well as his efforts to beautify Rome and promote Renaissance culture. His dragon emblem drew criticism from Protestant propaganda, sparking debates over papal authority and truth. Gregory's legacy is celebrated in art, particularly in the Vatican Palace, where his contributions to the study and codification of law are commemorated. Overall, Pope Gregory XIII's tenure was characterized by the interaction of faith, intellect, and reform, making him a cornerstone in European history. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses how Pope Francis' pontificate has seen him emerge from obscurity in Argentine Church politics to become, late in life, a global cultural icon. It mentions that Francis has garnered global admiration for his denial of the luxuries associated with the papal office. It reveals that over the past nine years, he has invigorated the Church.

The article reports that part sheriff as well, the lawyer set out for New Amsterdam, where he found the woman and brought her to court at Fort Amsterdam. Topics include considered that Russell Shorto wrote in "The Island at the Center of the World" his absorbing history of Dutch Manhattan, the lawyer "demanded" that the woman honor her service contract.

The article presents the views of the author on Holy Communion for Sen. Richard Durbin. Topics of discussion includes as the Canon 915 of the Catholic Church's Code of Canon Law, states that those who manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to Holy Communion. And as his voting record in support of abortion constitutes "obstinate persistence in manifest grave sin," the Sen. Durbin is not to be admitted to Holy Communion.

In the article, the author discusses issues in the Catholic Church, particularly on the doubts and questions on the effectiveness of the Synod on Synodality initiative launched by Pope Francies in developing possible solutions to church issues. Also cited are the issues in the church like clericalism, hierarchicalism, and the place of women in the church.

With things going poorly for Turkey's allies in the war, Erdogan now faces blowback as disaffected rebels, now squeezed in Idlib, press up against his border. 2/7/2020 Conflict in Middle East continues to heat up http://www .eurekastreet.com.au/article/conflict-in-middle-east-continues-to-heat-up 1/4 Con ict in Middle East continues to heat up The multi-front war in the Middle East continues to heat up. [Extracted from the article]

Every disabled story becomes a narrative story- a story that has everything to do with what culture perceives of as good (able-bodiedness, beauty) and bad (disability, disfigurement), and how we, as a society, are supposed to act toward one another- and what society, or the higher powers that be, will do to us in return. Vol 29 No 20 06-Oct-2019 © 2019 www.eurekastreet.com.au Page 59 of 71 Rewriting the fairy tales of disability ARTS AND CULTURE Justin Glyn Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability and Making Space, Amanda Leduc, Coach House Books, Forthcoming (Feb 2020) This book is as unusual as it is timely. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on schism, is "the refusal of submission to the Supreme Pontiff or of communion with the members of the Church subject to him" as defined in canon law. It mentions that the penalty includes excommunication and, for clerics, the possibility of permanent removal from office. It also mentions that Holy Father has sought to shift ecclesial authority away from the centralized Roman curia to national bishops' conferences.

Presents information on the involvement of Catholic Church in the American education system and the variance of Catholic philosophy of education with the national traditional system. Statement of Father George Johnson, general secretary of the National Catholic Educational Association, that Catholic schools exist primarily for the purpose of teaching the religion of Christ; Claim that a subject is taught in the Catholic schoolroom, not as a matter of information, but as dogmatic ethics; Information that Canon law commands that Catholic children shall be taught nothing contrary to the Roman Catholic faith; View that in its efforts to press this claim the Catholic Church has denounced secular education through pulpit, press and its elaborate system of propaganda agencies; Information that there are 340, state-supported Catholic "merged" schools in the country, conducted jointly by parochial and state authorities; Report on the campaign in the country for the support of Catholic schools by public funds; Division between the Catholic hierarchy and laity on the question of state aid.

The article explores how to convey the significance of a tweak to canon law that clarifies women's eligibility to be lectors and acolytes at Mass, and explain the existence of "stable ministries" in the Church, and the now obscure practice of formally instituting lay men into those roles. Topics include American Catholics and Church has no authority whatsoever to confer priestly ordination on women; and Pope Francis quoted that pronouncement in a letter accompanying Spiritus Domini.

The author comments on the ASIO Powers Amendment Bill 2020, which allows oral arrest warrants, even for children, being rushed through the Australian Parliament at the height of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Topics covered include how the bill represents a substantial incursion on individual liberties and lack of human rights protections, and the limitation on access to counsel as a particular concern with regards to the bill.