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
Theologian criticized in Benedict’s letter had ‘seismic’ influence on Amoris Laetitia: report Hünermann 'exercised a seismic theological impact that stretches all the way to...Amoris laetitia.' News Dorothy Cummings McLean • Mar 27, 2018Jun 18, 2021