The synod concluded without movement on the question of women deacons, but kept the issue open. That was frustrating to advocates but also has helped some remain hopeful.

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The USCCB’s vice president, Archbishop Lori was one of five bishops who had been tapped by the conference to take part in ...

In an exclusive interview with Gerard O’Connell, Cardinal Cupich says young Catholics will look back at the synod as “one of ...

This was the largest cohort of deacons in recent years for the Diocese of Phoenix. Leading up to the day of ordination and ...

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“Group 5 is really a black box...” grumbled a synodal father who supports the ordination of women as deacons. Further reading: Pope Francis rules out female diaconate On the first day of ...

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This is a perennial question that is an important one. Every church, practically and functionally, has to come down on a position. You’re either going to install ...