I'm not Catholic, but the 3 things you listed (women in priesthood, gay marriage, celibacy) are the main reasons I don't necessarily agree with all rules the Catholic church has. And I'm not saying this in a way to bash anyone's religion, I just don't agree with it. But those would be the 3 things I would change, especially women in the priesthood because I am a woman and I don't really understand why it's not okay for a women to be a priest, when there is tons of female pastors.

Also some changes with accepting birth control, which would be difficult.

Being less hypocritical?

Interesting essay prompt. Sounds like a good chance to vent about the things that could be improved in Catholicism. I will say, though, that the question below is a bit odd to me...

If it's a "Vatican III" wouldn't it be held in the Vatican??? I'm pretty sure that's how they name councils (or does he want like a more specific answer for that?)

You should take a look at the situation in Ireland with Cardinal Brady if you want to see some ****ed up things that need to be changed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-17921673

it's to do with a circle of child molesters within the priesthood, their deeds were covered up, never reported to any authorities and the priest was simply moved to repeat the process in a new area, damaging 100s of children.

That whole thing was

The gay marriage, celibacy and women in the priesthood thing is overdone though. If you want something more original you should speak about morals in technology, cross-cultural/religious immigration and the persecution of Christians.

Stupid exercise. Things don't change in catholic church based on wishes. We believe that the Church is guided by the Holy Spirit and cannot change Her teachings because the Church is the deposit of Truth. For instance the truth can't be changed.

You should, as a good catholic, answer: "what is best for the glory of God"

the three things you said. plus they need to stop being hypocritical and stuck up!

im a catholic technically but i dont practice other than at my private school becuase i disagree with a majority of the church's stances on important issues.