Alert icon
We're changing our privacy policy. This stuff matters.  Learn more  Dismiss

Benedict XVI: The role of priests is irreplaceable

Loading...

Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon
Upgrade to the latest Flash Player for improved playback performance. Upgrade now or more info.
1,902
Loading...
Alert icon
Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon
Ratings have been disabled for this video.

Uploaded by on Sep 17, 2009

It is important to notice the essential difference between priestly ministry and the common priesthood of the laity, so as to avoid the secularization of clergy and the clericalization of the laity. Benedict XVI underlined this in his speech to the Brazilian bishops of the Northeast 2 region, who were received in audience at the end of their Ad Limina visit.According the distinctions of the social doctrine of the Church, the priest must be a point of reference for the community and the guarantor of its unity, whereas the laity must commit themselves in the social and political areas.In particular, the shortage of priests that characterizes the Brazilian Church must lead to the strengthening of the ...

Link to this comment:

Share to:
see all

All Comments (0)

Sign In or Sign Up now to post a comment!
Loading...

Alert icon
0 / 00Unsaved Playlist Return to active list
    1. Your queue is empty. Add videos to your queue using this button:
      or sign in to load a different list.
    Loading...Loading...Saving...
    • Clear all videos from this list
    • Learn more