Pope Francis Shakes Tradition: Women at the Altar?
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On January 26, Pope Francis instituted 40 men and women as Lectors during Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, marking the fourth time he has done so since his 2021 changes to Canon Law. This ceremony reflects Pope Francis' emphasis on the "common priesthood" of all the baptized, a concept rooted in Vatican II teachings and his apostolic letter Spiritus Domini. However, the move has sparked significant debate among Catholics, as critics see it as a departure from centuries of Catholic tradition.
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1/27/2025 (1 day ago)
Published in Living Faith
Keywords: Alter, Lectors, Pope, Pope Francis, Spiritus Domini, Tradition, Women
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