-
If the information on this website has helped you, please consider making a contribution so that it can continue to help others.
-
Subscribe to Blog via Email
Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
Thanks for subscribing!
-
HABEMUS PAPAM!
Pope Leo XIV is an American … AND a canon lawyer. -
canonlawmadeeasy@yahoo.com
Please check the Archives first–it’s likely your question was already addressed.
Unsigned/anonymous questions are not read, much less answered (why is it necessary even to mention this?). About the author
Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., is an American canon lawyer who practices law and teaches in Rome. She founded this website to provide clear answers to canonical questions asked by ordinary Catholics, without employing all the mysterious legalese that canon lawyers know and love. In the past Cathy has published articles both in scholarly journals and on various popular Catholic websites, including Real Presence Communications and Catholic Exchange.- Now available in paperback!
Category Archives: Holy Orders
Can Homosexual Men be Ordained to the Priesthood?
Q: Since we have the right to receive the sacraments, why does the Church now say that homosexual men can’t be ordained as priests? Aren’t their rights being violated? I’m not saying that homosexuals should be ordained, but I’m just … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Holy Orders, Rights of the Faithful
Tagged canon law, Catholic, homosexual, ordination, priest
Comments Off on Can Homosexual Men be Ordained to the Priesthood?
Could the Pope Change the Law to Allow Women Priests?
Q1: Why did Pope John Paul II claim that he can’t allow women to be priests? If he’s the Pope, and has absolute authority, who can prevent him from changing the current rule? –Jennifer Q2: How can it be that … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Holy Orders, The Pope
Tagged canon law, Catholic, priesthood, women's ordination
Comments Off on Could the Pope Change the Law to Allow Women Priests?
Can Women be Ordained Priests?
Q: I thought the Pope said that only men can become priests. But I’ve seen a couple of different articles in the paper, about women being ordained as Catholic priests in private ceremonies. The articles say very clearly that Ms. … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Holy Orders
Tagged canon law, Catholic, priesthood, women's ordination
Comments Off on Can Women be Ordained Priests?