Parish Councils: Why Catholics Are Allowed to Vote This Sunday
Catholic parish councils in Germany will hold elections, allowing laypeople to participate in church governance despite the absence of a broader democratic structure in the church.
Peachland church saved after council decides not to pursue land acquisition
Peachland Baptist Church in British Columbia will not be sold for a new fire hall after the District of Peachland's council decided to abandon their plan to acquire the property.
Governance of the Church, Latin Mass... At the Vatican, the Velvet Revolution of Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV has initiated a 'velvet revolution' at the Vatican by summoning all 245 of his cardinals for annual discussions on the strategic direction of the Church, unlike his predecessor.
The Pope asks cardinals not to promote their own interests and agendas during the consistory
The Pope has urged cardinals to refrain from promoting personal interests at the consistory, where the mission of the Church and synodal governance were central topics of discussion.
Pope Leo XIV calls an emergency meeting of cardinals from around the world
For the first time during his tenure, Pope Leo XIV has called all 245 cardinals from around the world to the Vatican to address requests for more collective governance of the Catholic Church.
The Pope called a meeting of cardinals. The first such meeting organized by Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV has convened a cardinal consistory, marking his first such meeting since his election in May 2025, where cardinals are seeking greater influence in church governance.
Pope Lav calls all the world's Cardinals to an extraordinary consistory in the Vatican
Pope Lav XIV is convening all 245 Cardinals from around the world for an extraordinary closed meeting in the Vatican to discuss more collegial governance of the Catholic Church.
What We Most Need in the Church / Greater Involvement of the Laity in Governance Will Not Be Enough, the Greatest Challenge Is Something Else
The article discusses the challenges facing the Catholic Church as it moves beyond the transitional period between popes, highlighting the importance of laity involvement and underscoring deeper issues that need addressing.
León XIV gathers all the cardinals and eliminates Francis's C-9
Pope León XIV has summoned all cardinals for the first consistory of his pontificate to discuss the future of the Church and governance, while also planning a papal visit to Spain.