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Pope To Set Up Commission To Study Possibility Of Women Deacons by Ubenedictus(m): 4:55pm On May 19, 2016 |
Pope Francis said today he would set up a commission to study women deacons in the early Church, a proposal that has often been discussed by modern theologians such as Cardinals Carlo Martini and Walter Kasper. Speaking to around 900 members of the International Union of Superiors General today, representing half a million religious sisters from 80 countries, the Pope was asked if he would establish “an official commission” to study the question of women deacons. He replied: “I accept. It would be useful for the Church to clarify this question. I agree." The Church reintroduced the permanent diaconate for males after the Second Vatican Council. Deacons cannot celebrate the Eucharist, but can preach at Mass, preside at weddings and funerals, |
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