https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:31:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pope-wants-reform#post-1246332 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 08:19:24 +0000 looch 1246332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just thought of another thing: annulments, especially when there are children. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pope-wants-reform#post-1246330 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 08:16:09 +0000 Foodnerd81 1246330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sslm: same. </p> <p>I also think they are more likely to attract more young people (well, men) to the priesthood if they can have families, but I think the birth control and homosexuality things are the biggest things turning people off from the church. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pope-wants-reform#post-1246328 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 08:13:59 +0000 Dandelion 1246328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's a prophecy from St. Malachy that says that this Pope is going to be the last one for the Church as it is now. I've been interested to see if it's something that could be fulfilled.</p> <p>That being said...I think it's good that they are looking to be more progressive.</p> <p>I'm glad they're not changing everything they have always stood for, though. It's good to stick to your beliefs, whether other people think they are right or not. I don't believe in conforming just to make people happy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pope-wants-reform#post-1246318 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 08:02:45 +0000 sslm 1246318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would love to see them make some changes in their stance on homosexuality, and birth control! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pope-wants-reform#post-1246274 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 07:25:26 +0000 looch 1246274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I realize change has to happen slowly and will likely take generations. If those two things you are mentioned are off the tabke, I would like to see at least the option for priests to be married and have families of their own (hetero and homosexual). </p> <p>I personally have no place in my life for an organization that doesn't embrace a woman (or man's for that matter) right to choose or will not ordain women. It sends a mixed message to all the young girls out there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pope-wants-reform#post-1246211 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 05:00:31 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1246211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/11/26/pope-calls-for-big-changes-in-the-church/" rel="nofollow">http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/11/26/pope-calls-for-big-changes-in-the-church/</a></p> <p>The Pope wants to make changes to the Catholic Church. What are some things as a Catholic or an observer do you think the Church needs to do to stay relevant and grow?</p> <p>The Pope affirmed the Church's stance on abortion and ban on ordaining women. </p>