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Vatican synod ends without clear stances on women deacons, LGBT

The Vatican meeting on the future of the Roman Catholic Church ended without clear positions on women deacons and welcoming the LGBT community, disappointing those who expected more progress.
The discussions at the Synod of Bishops focused on issues such as the role of women in decision making and the possibility of ordaining women deacons, with conflicting opinions on tradition and restoring the practice of the Early Church.
The final document emphasized the need for authentic discernment and approaching questions on marriage status, identity, and sexuality in light of Church teaching and reflection, promoting a balanced approach that upholds doctrine while practicing mercy.

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The Blaze

Pope Francis says it's 'urgent' to ensure governance roles for women in church during month-long meeting

During a large meeting that included Pope Francis, Catholic bishops, and laypeople on Saturday, it was stated that it is "urgent" to allow more participation of women in the realm of church governance. The gathering called for research to be completed on women becoming deacons within a year. However...

1 year ago·United States

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Euronews

Pope's meeting on church future says it's 'urgent' to guarantee governance roles for women

The move comes following a month of closed-door debate between senior Catholic bishops as well as lay people.

1 year ago·France

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Clarin

Synod of Synods: they raised the “urgency” of giving full participation to women in the government of the Church

The assembly of bishops closed its first phase. It excluded the possibility that women can become priests

1 year ago·Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Washington Times

Catholic Church must elevate role of women, deal with issues of gender: synod report

The Catholic Church has a priority to allow women to "participate in decision-making processes" and have responsible roles in pastoral care and ministry, according to a report from the first Vatican session of the Synod on Synodality.

1 year ago·United States

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Hindustan Times

Pope Francis says 'urgent' to guarantee roles for women in church governance

After a month of closed-door debate, the Pope's meeting on the future of the Catholic Church ended with the approval of a 42-page text on a host of issues.

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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Rappler

Vatican synod ends without clear stances on women deacons, LGBT

VATICAN CITY – A month-long Vatican meeting on the future of the Roman Catholic Church ended on Saturday, October 28, without clear stands on hot-button issues such as women deacons and welcoming the LGBT community. The gathering, known as a Synod of Bishops, followed an unprecedented two-year canvassing of rank-and-file Catholics. The 365 synod participants included 300 bishops along with lay men and about 50 women who were mostly lay people. A…

1 year ago·Philippines

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