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Mary as portrayed by Vanessa Benavente in the television series "The Chosen." Mary shows how women can have a powerful influence within the church equal to that of ordained clergy. (OSV News photo/The Chosen)
FaithShort Take
Laurika Nxumalo
The unique perspectives and gifts that women bring, in collaboration with clergy, enrich the church in ways that go beyond what ordination could offer.
FaithNews
Justin McLellan – Catholic News Service
For the first time, women will serve on the Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod.
Arts & CultureBooks
Amirah Orozco
Can you be a Catholic and a feminist? Julie Hanlon Rubio gives her answer in the introduction of her new book—in the form of a confident “yes.”
FaithFaith and Reason
William T. Ditewig
The possibility of a “fourth order” of deaconess in the Catholic Church has become part of the conversation around women deacons. But is it the right response?
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers her concession speech for the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 6, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Kathleen Bonnette
Catholic voters were a crucial part of Donald J. Trump’s re-election as president. But did misogyny and a resistance to women in power cause Catholic voters to disregard the common good?
FaithNews Analysis
Colleen Dulle
Pope Francis’ doctrinal chief faced criticism for synod delegates over his office’s lack of diversity, clear communication and transparency when it comes to the question of women deacons.