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Their template deals with subjects such as what women found satisfying and frustrating about work. Also the committee heard show do they balance home and work responsibilities and fit in volunteer activities, how do they find time for spiritual activities. In addition, how does the spirituality affect work and vice versa (Bishop's Committee on Women in Society and in the Church).
With regard to birth control, more a more liberally minded Pope could base relaxation of birth control based upon the results of the 1966 Papal Commission on Birth Control. This Commission voted 30-5 to relax the concerns on birth control (1966 Papal Commission on Birth Control).
With regard to priestly marriage, it would be well for the Church to examine the Eastern Orthodox Rite where marriage for priests is allowed. With regard to poverty, the Church could build upon Rerum Novarum and a pile of Church encyclicals that deal with social justice and liberation theology. Lay participation would build upon the results of the 19th and 20th century ecumenical movement that resulted in the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations (YMCA and YWCA) (World Council of Churches). The Church could also examine the experiences that the Anglican Rite has had with ordaining women in the priesthood. So far, the practice is going well. This should be examined by the Catholic Church (Religious Tolerance.org).
The most difficult issue regards remarried Catholics who want to be able to receive Communion without receiving an annulment. While this is also difficult, the Christian world is not united on their views (Sinks). The Catholic Church should practice what it preaches in terms of ecumenicalism and at least listen to other views.
Works Cited:
"Catholic Church and Birth Control: History of Birth Control Ban." Catholic Church and Birth Control: History of Birth Control Ban. Papal Commission on Birth Control, 1966. Web. 20 Apr 2010.