Vatican Commission Votes Against Women Deacons

Vatican Commission Votes Against Women Deacons, But Recommends Further StudyA Vatican commission has voted against allowing Catholic women to serve as deacons, maintaining the Churchs all-male clergy practice. The panel, which included both men and women scholars, recommended further study on the issue. The role of deacons, which includes performing duties like baptizing people and presiding at funerals, has been seen as a step toward priesthood, but after Church reforms, it became a permanent position for married Catholic men. The decision was part of a report given to Pope Leo and released on Thursday, following a request from a group representing Catholic sisters and nuns. The report also indicated that the commission voted to broaden womens access to ministry opportunities, though without specific details. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.