Synod opens with a ‘No’ to women deacons

The final session of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality has opened with a “No” regarding the possibility of women deacons presently, though it appeared to suggest that the issue may still be looked into in the longer term, while also emphasising that women do indeed have an important role to play in the Church. The post Synod opens with a ‘No’ to women deacons appeared first on Catholic Herald.

Oct 3, 2024 - 14:00

Synod opens with a ‘No’ to women deacons

The final session of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality has opened with a “No” regarding the possibility of women deacons presently, though it appeared to suggest that the issue may still be looked into in the longer term, while also emphasising that women do indeed have an important role to play in the Church. The post Synod opens with a ‘No’ to women deacons appeared first on Catholic Herald.