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What I think we can do is help individuals understand the church teaching, but also maybe help the church understand the
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"What I think we can do is help individuals understand the church teaching, but also maybe help the church understand the viewpoint of lay men and women about what they want in regard to priests, or how do they want the hierarchy to deal with them?"

- William P. Leahy

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This quote by William P. Leahy recommends that the church must aim to comprehend the point of views of lay males and females in concerns to their relationship with the church and its priests. He thinks that the church must assist individuals comprehend its mentors, however also consider the views of the laity. This could involve listening to their opinions on how the hierarchy must connect with them, and taking their feedback into consideration when making choices. By doing this, the church can develop a more open and inclusive environment, where the laypeople feel respected and heard. This might lead to a more powerful relationship in between the church and its members, and a more unified neighborhood.

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