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a marriage valid under Catholic canon law
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Pope Francis, though, changed canon law to allow women to serve as acolytes and lectors — laypeople who perform functions such as setting up the altar and reading the Bible.
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John Blake, CNN, 15 July 2024
His nearly two decades teaching canon law and moral theology at a Chicago seminary shaped his perspective to be clear about church teachings, Avella said.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
Eventually, Copernicus received a degree in canon law from the University of Ferrara and returned to Poland.
—Danuta Hamlin, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2024
Except that Catholic canon law requires an ordained deacon or priest to say the homily at Mass, and women can be neither.
—Kate Brady, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
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John Blake, CNN, 15 July 2024
His nearly two decades teaching canon law and moral theology at a Chicago seminary shaped his perspective to be clear about church teachings, Avella said.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
Eventually, Copernicus received a degree in canon law from the University of Ferrara and returned to Poland.
—Danuta Hamlin, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2024
Except that Catholic canon law requires an ordained deacon or priest to say the homily at Mass, and women can be neither.
—Kate Brady, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
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“Canon law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canon%20law. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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