An interview with Cardinal Joseph Tobin on the changing place of women in the church.
Deacons
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How you can join the Catholic conversation about female deacons
Their actions of several Catholic groups follow the appointment of a panel of experts set up by Pope Francis to consider the controversial question.
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Women deacons, Disney and doors: Read what this Jesuit priest said in his first homily.
Parts of us are afraid and behind locked doors. Parts of our society are afraid and behind locked doors. Parts of our church are afraid and behind locked doors.
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Diversity, leaky roofs and aging priests: Inside the changing U.S. Catholic Church
Diversity brings opportunity, but leaky roofs and aging priests bring challenges to American parishes.
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VIDEO: What are the arguments for and against women deacons?
This video has been edited. The transcript below reflects a full record of this part of the discussion. ModeratorJames Martin, S.J.Editor-at-large for America Media PanelistsNancy DallavalleTheologian and vice president for mission and identity at Fairfield University Deacon Gr
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Women priests or not, gendered theology is hurting the church
Rigid complementarity cheats both men and women of their full humanity.
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Explainer: Why Pope Francis’ comments on women’s ordination are both business as usual and a big deal
Why Pope Francis’ comments are both business as usual and something worth talking about.
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¿Cómo podrían las mujeres diáconos enriquecer la Iglesia?
¿Si la iglesia discierne que disfruta de la libertad de admitir a las mujeres al diaconado, deberíamos hacerlo?
Posted inEditorials, Faith
Why women deacons could enrich the church
If the church discerns it enjoys the freedom to admit women to the diaconate, should we?
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The Catholic Deacon Today: 20 Questions for Deacon Greg Kandra
‘I pray that somehow through my online …I’ve been able make this vocation come alive for people.’