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How one priest’s progressive stance on religion change his faith

This week, Pope Francis leads a groundbreaking Synod addressing the Church's stance on LGBT+ roles, women's ordination, and permitting married priests in clergy-scarce regions.  Fr Tony Flannery, a Redemptorist priest, faced Vatican expulsion in 2012 for his progressive views, including supporting women priests. Father Flannery spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to tell about the personal impact and his aspirations for the Church.

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08.00 17 Oct 2023


How one priest’s progressive stance on religion change his faith


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This week, Pope Francis leads a groundbreaking Synod addressing the Church's stance on LGBT+ roles, women's ordination, and permitting married priests in clergy-scarce regions.  Fr Tony Flannery, a Redemptorist priest, faced Vatican expulsion in 2012 for his progressive views, including supporting women priests. Father Flannery spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to tell about the personal impact and his aspirations for the Church.


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