Changes in Catholicism 25 years after Vatican II
A survey in U S Catholic marks the 25th anniversary of Vatican II showing 70 percent approve English Mass and lay involvement, with 64 percent noting more Mass meaning for the faithful. Catholics discuss shifts toward reading the Bible, ecumenism, and debates over married priests and clerical celibacy.
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Black Catholics press for greater church involvement nationwide
Washington reports 1500 delegates from 108 dioceses at the National Black Catholic Congress rallying for more black participation in Catholic worship and leadership. Sister Thea Bowman urged public witness as delegates map a plan to educate parishioners about black traditions. The effort targets recruitment in Catholic schools and aiding social service work to better include the nation’s 10 million unaffiliated blacks.
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Church donations contrasted with televised ministers
Washington DC reports that churches and member agencies follow standards like audited finances while listing 1986 income figures for top broadcasters. Bakker’s ministry faces a leadership shift after an extramarital affair with a $25 million fundraising gap, raising concerns others like Robertson cite sagging contributions.
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