PHILADELPHIA (PA)
CBS Philly
[with video]
By Pat Ciarrocchi
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – An Austrian priest, described by some as a rebel, is coming to Philadelphia this Friday, as part of a U.S. tour. His opinions are controversial within the official Church, he’s banned from speaking on church property.
His name is Father Helmet Schuller – a 60-year-old, parish priest who has strong words for Catholics and their leaders.
“I think the world wide church is in big trouble,” said Schuller in an exclusive Skype interview with CBS 3′s Pat Ciarrocchi.
His works are reverberating through layers of church hierarchy.
Father Schuller believes the Catholic Church needs a new model for leadership, beginning with the priesthood.
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