A new network entitled Catholic Voices for Reform is being launched to bring together those within the Church who favour a more open and receptive spirit, which they see as central to the Catholic tradition, as distinct from the 'traditionalists' who oppose change.
Those proposing reform - including a change in the Church's opposition to birth control, acceptance of women's ministry, a renewal of institutional structures and lay participation, and a welcoming stance towards lesbian and gay Catholics, will offer contrasting views to some of the official 'Catholic Voices' - the established group which has recruited and trained 20 media-friendly spokespeople to defend existing church positions before and during the Pope's September tour.
The network Catholic Women's Ordination has played a leading role in the new network.
www.catholic-womens-ordination.org.uk/
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