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November 10, 2016

Francis may be a reformer, but tradition will rule

Pope Francis answers questions from journalists aboard his flight from Malmo, Sweden, to Rome Nov. 1.

It’s continually surprising that people seem shocked or disappointed each time Pope Francis shuns modern convention and affirms some aspect of basic Church teaching.

Published in Editorial
January 27, 2015

First female bishop ordained in Church of England amid ongoing controversies

On Jan. 26, Anglican archbishop of York John Sentamu laid hands on the Rev. Libby Lane in an ordination ceremony. In this photo, Sentamu speaks as Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, the leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion looks on during the Church of England's General Synod at Church House in central London Nov. 20. The Church of England's law-making body voted in favour of female bishops that day, a move that ended a 20-year impasse and could see women ordained as senior clergy.

CANTERBURY, England - More than 1,000 people watched as Uganda-born Archbishop of York John Sentamu, laid hands on the Rev. Libby Lane Monday (Jan. 26), making her the eighth bishop of Stockport and the first woman bishop in the Church of England.

Published in International
April 18, 2012

Indianapolis bishop decries 'attempted ordination' of ex-nun as priest

Indianapolis bishop decries 'attempted ordination' of ex-nun as priest

INDIANAPOLIS - The apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis spoke out against the "attempted ordination" of an ex-nun to the priesthood.

"I am saddened that the woman who attempted ordination and anyone who took part in this invalid ceremony have chosen to take such a public action to separate themselves from the church," said an April 17 statement by Auxiliary Bishop Christopher J. Coyne of Indianapolis, who is overseeing the archdiocese until a successor is named for recently retired Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein.

Published in International