Inside the Papal Commission on Women and the Diaconate
COMMENTARY: The subject is a matter of theology before it is a matter of discipline.
Results from Tag: 'women deacons'
Fernández: Diaconate ‘Is Not Today’ the Answer for Promoting Women in Church Leadership
However, he underscored that the Pontiff “is very concerned” about the role of women in the Church and therefore called for further reflection “without concentrating on holy orders.”
How ‘Special Interest Advocacy’ Works at the Synod on Synodality
ANALYSIS: Tuesday’s ‘women’s ordination’ event, which synod delegates were invited to via mass email, is a good illustration of how side events attempt to influence the process.
Pope Francis vs. Cardinal Hollerich
EDITORIAL: The Pope’s comments regarding women’s ordination in his interview with CBS put a damper on the movement to alter the Church’s teaching on the priesthood and diaconate.
Pope Francis’ Cardinal Advisers Hear From 2 Female Professors on Women’s Role in the Church
The Pope’s Council of Cardinals has been discussing the role of women in the Church since February 2022, when the cardinals heard and commented on a report by Sister Pocher.
Pope Francis on Women Deacons: ‘Holy Orders Is Reserved for Men’
Pope Francis reaffirmed the impossibility of women becoming priests, or even modern Church deacons, in an interview for a book released Tuesday in Italy.
Synod on Synodality’s New Methodology Could Skew Reports on Controversial Issues
NEWS ANALYSIS: Only select members are taking part in small-group discussions on hot-button topics like LGBTQ inclusion and women deacons.
Women and the Diaconate: A Theological Opinion
COMMENTARY: Cardinal McElroy’s recent public stance in favor of women’s ordination cannot be sustained by the historic and theological evidence.
What Does the Synod Document Say About Ordination of Women, LGBTQ Issues, and the Liturgy?
Catholic dioceses around the world have been asked to respond to the document by highlighting what intuitions resonate and what divergences emerge with the reality of the Church in their continent.
