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Those who’ve worked with Pope Leo XIV are optimistic he’ll elevate women’s roles — with limits

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected on May 8, 2025, continues promoting women's roles in church governance at the Vatican in Vatican City.
This focus builds on reforms under Pope Francis, including two commissions studying whether women could be ordained as deacons, a subject still unresolved amid long church tradition.
Women serve many church functions, often leading communities in places like Peru, and have been appointed to roles such as the Dicastery for Bishops, which vets episcopal nominations.
Appointed in 2022, Maria Lia Zervino expressed strong confidence in Leo's leadership, noting that he naturally respects and includes women's voices and perspectives, demonstrating a genuine commitment to their active participation.
While Pope Leo supports increased roles for women in church leadership, he has firmly ruled out the possibility of women becoming priests and remains uncertain about allowing them to serve as deacons, indicating that reforms will proceed within defined boundaries.

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