Women's Ordination
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Seminary rector responds to ‘Conclave’ movie: why only men can be priests
“Conclave” bills itself as a star-studded mystery-thriller centered on the selection of a new pope for the Catholic Church, but... Read more
Pope Francis on female deacons: ‘No’
The Holy Father stressed the importance of women’s roles in the Catholic Church, describing them as “the ones who move... Read more
Cardinal Hollerich urges caution, dialogue on women’s ordination
The cardinal said the prohibition against ordaining women was “not an infallible doctrinal decision” and could be changed over time... Read more
German bishop says divisions within local Church are a ‘disaster for the faithful’
Bishop Stefan Oster did not shy away from identifying profound theological disagreements as the source of division within the Church... Read more
Vatican draws line on women’s ordination and homosexuality in new letter to German bishops
The letter also warned of potential disciplinary consequences for anyone defying Church teaching. Read more
Theologian at Synod on Synodality: There’s ‘too much emphasis’ on women priests
“As a woman, I’m not focused at all on the fact that I’m not a priest,” Renée Köhler-Ryan said at... Read more
Swiss bishop calls for women’s ordination, end to celibacy ahead of synod
“It’s time to abolish mandatory celibacy,” Bishop Felix Gmür of Basel told the Swiss newspaper NZZ am Sonntag on Sept... Read more
Bishop who will attend synod: We must address issue of women deacons and priests
The bishop of San Francisco de Macorís in the Dominican Republic, Alfredo De la Cruz, said the Synod on Synodality... Read more
Ordination of women should not be focal point of synod, Scandinavian cardinal says
Cardinal Anders Arborelius said the issue of ordaining women “cannot lead further, as priestly ministry is reserved to men in... Read more
Cardinal Hollerich: There’s ‘space to expand’ Church teaching on all-male priesthood
“Pope Francis does not want the ordination of women, and I am completely obedient to that. But people continue to... Read more
Women’s ordination, transgender ideology move forward at German Synodal Way
Delegates also elected members for a commission tasked with establishing a permanent, national Synodal Council. Read more
Synod on Synodality official: Women priests ‘not an open question’ for the Church
In an article published Dec. 13, Sister Nathalie Becquart said that there are many ways for women to serve the... Read more
Pope Francis explains to America Magazine why women cannot be ordained priests
Pope Francis unequivocally stated that women cannot be ordained as priests but emphasized the important role they have to play... Read more
What does the synod document say about ordination of women, LGBTQ issues, and the liturgy?
At the heart of the synodal process is “a Church capable of radical inclusion,” according to a key document released... Read more
Priests reject controversial synod poster: it’s ‘out of bounds and confusing’
Two Spanish priests recently posted their analyses on social media of a controversial drawing posted to the Synod on Synodality... Read more
German ‘Synodal Way’ members back text calling for women priests
The appeal passed by 174 votes in favor, 30 against, and 6 abstentions. Read more
Synod of Bishops’ resources website links to women’s ordination group
An official suggested that the website was not promoting the group. Read more
Santa Fe archdiocese: Woman's attempted ordination invalid
The supposed ordination of women is invalid, the vicar general of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe reiterated Monday, shortly after... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of bishop who called for council to discuss women priests
Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation of a Swiss bishop who recently called for a council to discuss women... Read more
Australian Catholic students urge bishops to 'reject unambiguously' women's ordination
Australian Catholic students have sent an open letter to the country’s bishops ahead of the upcoming Fifth Plenary Council of... Read more
