Cardinal Mario Grech, one of the two leading cardinals in charge of Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality, endorsed so-called ‘female deacons’ and ‘a different space for women in the Church.’
In his latest essay, Archbishop Emeritus Héctor Aguer notes how Argentine President Javier Milei criticizes feminism as the Francis pontificate pushes for a greater presence of women in decision-making circles.
McElroy said Synod members discussed ‘perhaps ending the transitional diaconate,’ which he claimed ‘could make it easier’ to introduce so-called ‘women deacons,’ according to Crux.
The new consulters are not surprise nominees, but a number of them are notable for their advocacy of the female diaconate and a focus on the Second Vatican Council as an event which must change the Church.
Sister Linda Pocher, who was recently asked by Pope Francis to address a group of leading cardinals on the role of women in the Church, said that Francis 'is very much in favor of the female diaconate.'
‘Bergoglio intends to fundamentally change the concept of Holy Orders, placing alongside the Priesthood (reserved for men) forms of ‘non-ordained’ ministry for women, with a view to their sacramental ordination,’ Archbishop Viganó said.
Catholics ‘couldn’t have a stronger signal that Bergoglio is planning the faux ordination of women deacons, with a trajectory towards the faux ordination of women priests and bishops,’ Deacon Nick Donnelly wrote.
New coadjutor Archbishop of Hartford Christopher Coyne has openly endorsed ordaining women and suggested moving the Vatican outside of Rome, where he said it has become ‘inbred.’
For those of us who know Sacred Scripture and the history of ecclesial institutions, governance by laypeople, including women, would represent a fundamental change that causes alarm for the future.