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Female diaconate possible according to theologian nun advising Pope

February 14, 2024

ROME – A Spanish nun who has participated in recent meetings of Pope Francis’s top advisory body has said that while women’s priestly ordination is currently off the table, the pontiff is supportive of having a female diaconate. Speaking to the news agency Europa Press, Spanish nun and theologian Linda Pocher said that while “there

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September 19, 2017

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September 12, 2017

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Pope’s cardinal advisers seek to involve laity in choosing bishops

June 15, 2017

The Council of Cardinals pondered a 'more systematic' way to involve lay people in appointments, a Vatican spokesman said

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June 15, 2017

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April 27, 2017

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The Pope’s council have given him their ‘full support’. Translation: trouble is brewing

February 13, 2017

The Pope faces criticisms, including over his handling of the abuse crisis

Pope and Council of Cardinals discuss improvements to selection process for bishops

September 14, 2016

The Pope and the Council continue to discuss the process of identifying candidates for bishop roles

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