#Laity

Germany: towards the 103rd Katholikentag. 20,000 participants expected in Erfurt for the German Catholics’ Days

Synod on Synodality. Msgr. Repole (Turin): “Different sensitivities, but no divisions, a sign of hope for the world”

“The message of the Synod can be embraced by Christians from the nations of the world, who, by virtue of…

Nottingham: drop in vocations, churches increasingly empty. Fr Chipchase (parish priest): “I trust in God”

“Throughout its over 2000-year-long history, the Church has faced far greater crises than the lack of vocations,” the parish priest…

Romania: Diocese of Iasi, Catholic Action marks 30 years of activity. 500 members, young and adult, expected tomorrow

Mission and vocation today. The ministry of the laity

The first question we ask ourselves when it comes to the ministry of lay faithful is: what could be the…

Latin America. La Bella (historian): “The Church is struggling to be a reference point amidst the present crisis”

The popular uprisings of autumn 2019 – replicated in various countries when the lockdown was lifted – were followed by…

Ecclesial Assembly of Latin America and the Caribbean. Lopez (Listening Committee Coordinator): “The Church manifests her presence, but she also calls for the living testimony of the People of God”

“We are all missionary disciples going forth” it is the theme of the Ecclesial Assembly of Latin America and the…

Inland territories. Msgr. Accrocca: “we are committed to acting as sentinels in these areas, to form networks, with a view to authentic recovery”

During the two-day meeting the bishops discussed the details of a specific pastoral plan, focusing on a number of points,…

Germany: Beate Gilles elected new secretary general of Bishops’ Conference. “Challenging and exciting times for the Church”

Pope Francis: to Spanish laity, the Church is not an “NGO”. Europe needs lay people “engaged in the world of culture, politics, industry”. Say no to “clericalism and careerism”