Women's Ordination
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‘An act of charity’: Virginia bishop defends parish hosting Episcopalian consecration
Bishop Barry Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond has issued a statement responding to concerns that a local parish church... Read more
Pope Francis: No plans for female deacons, but study continues
Pope Francis said Tuesday that the Vatican commission exploring the possibility of female deacons continues its study, but does not... Read more
Two-thirds of US bishops do not believe women should be ordained deacons
A survey of bishops in the US released this week found that among respondents, 41 percent believe it theoretically possible... Read more
CDF prefect: That only men can be priests is 'definitive'
The teaching of the Catholic Church on the impossibility of ordaining women to the priesthood, now or in the future,... Read more
Woman bishop challenges future of Anglican-Catholic dialogue
While the consecration of the Church of England's first woman bishop presents significant challenges in bringing Catholics and Anglicans into... Read more
Theologian dismisses call for women 'deacons'
Theologian Father Manfred Hauke said recent comments from a German archbishop appearing to support a particular diaconate for women are... Read more
Head Anglican archbishop makes final push to ordain women bishops
The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is trying to persuade members of the Church of England’s upcoming General Synod... Read more
