Media postings the year CCRI was first established, 2013.
United States:
Pope, cardinal advisers lookng at major overhaul of Roman Curia, Catholic News Service, Oct. 3, 2103
“One of the topics mentioned most often,” Father Lombardi said,” was concern for the role of the laity in the church and the world.”
Curial Reform, role of laity top subject in council meetings, Catholic News Agency, Oct. 3, 2013
“In an Oct. 3 press briefing, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi revealed that Curial reform and the attribution of a more inclusive role of the laity were among the principle topics discussed in yesterday’s council meetings…..Another question which merited ‘significant attention’ in the council’s meetings, was that of the laity, as the cardinal members had received numerous suggestions and questions on this topic from many in their various areas.”
Pope Francis outlines hopes for church reform as meetings with cardinals begin Fox News, Oct. 1, 2013
Pope Convenes Cardinals for Church Reform Talks AP Oct. 2013
Pope Convenes Cardinals for Church Reform Talks Time World, Oct. 1, 2013
Francis the Liberal? Commonweal, Sept. 29, 2013
Liberal Catholics Press Pope Francis On Reforms Of Curia, Women, And Gays Huffington Post, Sept. 26, 2013
Liberal Catholics urge pope for reforms as consultations start Reuters, Sept. 25, 2013
100 Church Reform Groups have teamed together National Catholic Reporter, Sept. 19, 2013
France:
Liberal Catholics urge Pope Francis for reforms as consultations start GMA News, Sept. 26, 2013
UK:
Reform Groups Write to Pope The Tablet, Sept. 25, 2013
Reform Groups Appeal to Pope Francis The Tablet, Sept. 28, 2013
Germany:
Catholic reform groups demand greater say
Katholische Reformgruppen fordern mehr Mitspracherecht Fuldaer Zeitung.de Sept 25, 2013
More Dialogue Instead of Dictates Sept. 26, 2013
Mehr Dialog statt Diktat DPA (most important News Agency in Germany)
“Reform Group” sends letter to Pope asking for more participation Sept. 25, 2013
“Reformgruppen” dringen in Schreiben an Papst auf mehr Teilhabe KNA (official Catholic News Agency, Germany
Catholic reform groups are calling on Pope Francis to have a voice in the Church Sept. 25, 2013
Katholische Reformgruppen fordern Mitspracherecht von Papst Franziskus OsthessenNews.de
Bishops continue to argue about the publishing company’s future Sept. 26, 2013
Bischöfe streiten weiter über Zukunft des Unternehmens, Sueddeutsche Zeitung (very important daily newspaper)
Faith without Submission Sept. 26, 2013
Glauben ohne Unterwerfung! Die Zeit (very important weekly newspaper)
Public radio station (one of 7 interviews done on public radio stations)
Austria:
In Appeal to Pope reform groups call for more say Sept. 26, 2013
Appell an Papst: Reformgruppen fordern mehr Mitsprache religion.ORG.at
Katholische Gruppierungen weltweit fordern mehr Mitsprache kathweb
Switzerland:
“Reform Group” sends letter to Pope asking for more participation Sept. 26, 2013
“Reformgruppen” dringen in Schreiben an Papst auf mehr Teilhabe Kipa
Catholic Reform Groups join together Sept. 25, 2013
Katholische Reformgruppen weltweit zur Kurienrefom
(website of the Roman Catholic Church in Switzerland)
Spain:
Catholic Organizations ask Pope for a hearing to discuss reforms Sept. 25, 2013
Organizaciones de católicos piden una audiencia al papa para debatir reformas
Ireland:
100 Catholic reform movements send letter to Pope Oct. 2,2013
Irish join global Catholics urging Church reform Oct. 1, 2013
Australia:
Catholic Bishops urge Pope to reconsider future direction of the church
The Catholic Church is no stranger to controversy, especially when it comes to claims of sexual abuse and fiscal corruption. Now, three Catholic Bishops are joining with 100 church organisations, calling on Pope Francis to acknowledge the rights of Catholics when it comes to making decisions on these issues within their church. Listen to the interview
Bishop Bill Morris on ABC radio program Sept. 25, 2013 Listen to the interview