Groups accuse Francis of ‘stalling’ over ordination of women

By Sarah Mac Donald
The Tablet

“Groups supporting the ordination of women deacons have expressed “disappointment” and “astonishment” at Pope Francis’ suggestion that the Church is not ready to take this step….

…Women’s Ordination Worldwide (WOW), an international network of groups campaigning for the inclusion of women in all ordained ministries in the Church, said it was “astonished that Pope Francis has again delayed restoration of the ordained women’s diaconate” on account of a lack of clarity as to historical roots of the sacramental rite.”

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