By Verghese V Joseph – Clericalism, a hierarchical structure entrenched within religious institutions, has long been a subject of concern within the Catholic Church worldwide,
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Challenging Clericalism: Pope Francis’ Impact on Indian Catholic Church
By Verghese V Joseph – Clericalism, a hierarchical structure that elevates clergy above the laity, has been a longstanding issue within the Catholic Church worldwide,
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Lay Catholic Forum Calls for Lesser Clericalism
By M L Satyan. Retired Indian Administrative Officer (IAS) M G Devasagayam while addressing an audience of laity at an Indian Catholic Forum (ICF), marked
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Democracy is the Antidote to “Clericalism” in Catholic Church
By Devasahayam IAS (Retd). Synodality is the “way” of being Church. It means that the whole people of God, all members of the church, will
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Is Clericalism Plaguing the Church?
By Sch. Emmanuel Akilan SJ – When I started to pen down my thoughts and reflections, one of the phrases which is often used by
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