Synod calls for more leadership roles for women but female diaconate ‘not yet ripe’

Synod calls for more leadership roles for women but female diaconate ‘not yet ripe’

The Synod on Synodality’s study group on “Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church” has issued its final report, calling for expanded leadership roles for women in the Church. [...]

Vatican releases synod report on women’s role in Church leadership

ROME (OSV News): The Vatican has published the final report of the synod study group examining women’s participation in the Church, which calls for expanded roles for women in governance and leadership in roles not including ordained ministry. The 75-page document, released on March 10 in English and Italian, discusses women’s leadership but does not…