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Vatican creates study groups on women deacons, role of bishops, seminary reform
Vatican creates study groups on women deacons, role of bishops, seminary reform
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25 minutes
Released:
Mar 21, 2024
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Podcast episode
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The Vatican announced the creation of 10 study groups to focus on themes that arose at last October’s Synod on Synodality, an announcement that prompted mixed reactions: Are the groups a way to “kick the can down the road,” on controversial questions like the possibility of ordaining women deacons, asks host Colleen Dulle, or are they the beginning of a new, synodal way of making decisions in the church?
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen and Gerry discuss the study groups along with new appointments to the Pontifical Council for the Protection of Minors, and Pope Francis’ new book, Life, My Story Through History.
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This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen and Gerry discuss the study groups along with new appointments to the Pontifical Council for the Protection of Minors, and Pope Francis’ new book, Life, My Story Through History.
Find full show notes and links for further reading here.
Please support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Mar 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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