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Vatican Rejects Bishops' Request for Lay Preachers
Vatican officials rejected a request from bishops to allow lay people to preach during Mass. The decision follows repeated statements confirming existing Church teaching on who may deliver homilies.
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Vatican officials have rejected a request from bishops to permit lay preachers during Mass. The decision states that the Church has repeatedly confirmed its teaching that only ordained clergy may deliver the homily.
Background on the Request Bishops had sought permission for lay people to preach at certain services. The request was submitted earlier this year. Officials responded that current rules remain unchanged.
A statement from Vatican officials said the teaching on preaching has been consistent. No timeline was given for further review of the request.
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