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Swiss delegation backs decentralisation of Catholic Church (www.swissinfo.ch)

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A Swiss delegation has called for greater decentralisation of the Church at the close of the Synod of Bishops in Rome on Saturday. For the first time, “non-bishop” men and women were able to vote, including Swiss delegate Helena Jeppesen-Spuhler.

Switzerland wants local churches to be able to decide for themselves on certain issues, says a press release issued by the Swiss Bishops' Conference (SBK) on Sunday. It also advocates “greater participation and involvement by all, and highlights the themes of priestly celibacy and the ordination of women”.

The Swiss delegation, led by SBK President Bishop Felix Gmür, also included Claire Jonard, expert facilitator at the Synod. ...

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[–] RestrictedAccount@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

All these right wing Catholics always said “if you don’t hate gays like JP2 says, then you aren’t Catholic.” Now these unapologetic hypocrites want out of the Church because we have a Pope who read the New Testament.