German bishops vote 42-10 in favor of women deacons for entire Church A document approved by the German bishops on Saturday calls for a female diaconate and further research into the possibility of ordaining women as priests and bishops. News Andreas Wailzer • Mar 13, 2023Mar 13, 2023
Peruvian bishop: Pope sees Amazon region, new ‘Amazon Ecclesial Conference’ as ‘testing ground’ Upon the explicit request of Pope Francis, this new structure is not called an Episcopal Conference. Blogs Maike Hickson • Jul 10, 2020Jul 30, 2021
Expert comments on question of history of female deacons Professor Marianne Schlosser is a member of the commission on female deacons established by Pope Francis. Blogs Maike Hickson • Apr 8, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Theologian claims Vatican commission on female deacons found no evidence they existed 'There is no historical evidence that in the patristics women were ordained as deacons.' Blogs Maike Hickson • Mar 21, 2019Jun 18, 2021
German theologian who influenced Pope Francis sees ‘sign’ pope open to female deacons Dissident theologian Peter Hünermann holds that 'participation of women in ordained office' is possible. Blogs Maike Hickson • Mar 13, 2019Jun 18, 2021
US Catholic priests conspiring to create ‘priestless parishes’ run by ‘deaconnesses’ The Association of U.S. Catholic Priests is actively working to establish Catholic parishes run by 'ordained' deaconesses. Opinion Michael Hichborn • Nov 28, 2017Apr 29, 2023
Pope’s deaconess commission includes prominent U.S. dissident The Vatican is setting up a commission to study whether women can be deacons. News Claire Chretien • Aug 2, 2016Jun 18, 2021