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Under large media attention, a movement by German Catholic women has begun a boycott of liturgies and voluntary services for a week. This form of protest was launched by \u201cMaria 2.0,\u201d a loose association of local initiatives. Its aim is to reinforce the request for women’s ordination and more resolute fight by the bishops against all forms of abuse in the Catholic Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A short report by Germany’s public broadcaster Deutsche Welle<\/em> on the beginning of this boycott week can be found here.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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