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Vatican Rejects Lay Sermons Amid Controversy

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The Vatican has denied German bishops' request for lay people to preach during Mass.
This decision is seen as a significant pushback against reform efforts in the Catholic Church.
It highlights doctrinal differences between progressive German bishops and traditional Roman authorities.
The request was part of a broader dialogue aimed at modernizing the Church and addressing priest shortages.
The Vatican clarified that this restriction is rooted in the nature of the Mass.

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The Vatican has denied German bishops' request for lay people to preach during Mass.
This decision is seen as a significant pushback against reform efforts in the Catholic Church.
It highlights doctrinal differences between progressive German bishops and traditional Roman authorities.
The request was part of a broader dialogue aimed at modernizing the Church and addressing priest shortages.
The Vatican clarified that this restriction is rooted in the nature of the Mass.

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