Roncalli is touchstone for future of Catholic Church

By TP O’Mahony WHEN the cardinals of the Catholic Church gather in conclave to elect the next Pope, what will they use as their papal template?

Roncalli is touchstone for future of Catholic Church
Mon, 09 Jun, 2003 - 01:00

Will they seek a clone of the autocratic Polish Pope who has sat on the throne of Peter for the past 25 years, or look to the reforming vision of a Pope who died 40 years ago this month?

One Pope started a revolution, the other initiated a counter-revolution.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Ambulance strike: The pay doesn't recognise our work and education standards Ambulance strike: The pay doesn't recognise our work and education standards
National Ambulance Service industrial action Ambulance strike: What does it mean for patients and what happens next?
National Ambulance Service industrial action Ambulance services ‘at breaking point’, Dáil told amid strike action
CourtsPlace: St Peter's BasilicaPlace: Vatican CityPlace: Soviet UnionPlace: IrelandPerson: RoncalliPerson: TP O’MahonyPerson: PopePerson: PeterPerson: WojtylaPerson: Angelo RoncalliPerson: Pope John XXIIIPerson: John XXIIIPerson: Paul VIPerson: Pius XIPerson: John Paul IIPerson: Karol WojtylaPerson: Pope John Paul IIEvent: Franco-Prussian WarOrganisation: Catholic ChurchOrganisation: General Council of the Catholic ChurchOrganisation: Second Vatican CouncilOrganisation: ChristianityOrganisation: Vatican IIOrganisation: ChristianOrganisation: VaticanOrganisation: Church
<p>The Government agreed to set aside the money for the Defence Forces as part of the national pay agreement 2024 – 2026, to which PDForra, the association representing enlisted members of the military, signed up. File picture: Sam Boal/Collins</p>

More than 6,000 military personnel owed money from pay agreement 

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited