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‘Survival mentality’ is impeding authentic formation in Africa’s seminaries, priest says
Seminarians in Africa are not allowed “to be themselves” and must find ways “to get by,” a Catholic priest from... Read more
'Exciting time to become a saint', says new rector of Pontifical North American College in Rome
“I think it’s amazing that God’s voice still gets through, that these men still hear God’s voice, and they respond... Read more
Be close to your people, Francis tells Latin American priests
Pope Francis encouraged the community of the Pontifical Latin American College Thursday to avoid cultural fragmentation and to be close... Read more
How seminaries help men discern the call to chaste celibacy
When seminaries aim to form Catholic men to live a chaste, celibate life, it’s a matter of both the right... Read more
New seminary doc talks clericalism, homosexuality, abuse prevention
The updated version of the Vatican's document on priestly formation, released Wednesday, deals with issues of clericalism, homosexuality, and the... Read more
Priests aren't mushrooms: Pope Francis' reflection on priestly ministry, formation
Pope Francis on Friday spoke to a conference marking the 50th anniversary of Vatican II's decrees on the ministry and... Read more
