Francis has elsewhere condemned our modern “throwaway” culture that discards the elderly, but here — when the subject is exclusively female — he demonstrates the same attitude. Advertisement ...

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis said Tuesday that the Vatican commission exploring the possibility of female deacons continues its study, but does not have any consensus that would lead soon to a plan ...

Pressed by O’Donnell as to whether a female diaconate was “something you’re open to,” Pope Francis replied: “If it is deacons with holy orders, no.” A Service of EWTN News, Inc.

Pope Francis has created a commission to study the historical role of female deacons in the Catholic Church, the Vatican’s press office said Monday.

Pope Francis on female deacons: ‘No’ Pope Francis sits down for an interview with Norah O'Donnell on CBS' "60 Minutes," which aired Monday, May 20, 2024. | Credit: CBS News/Adam Verdugo.

Pope Francis on Wednesday announced a new commission to study the possibility of female deacons in the Catholic Church.The commission, composed of five men and five women from Europe and the ...

Pope Francis today reaffirmed the Roman Catholic Church’s ban on women serving in the priesthood, adding that he believes the ban will likely be forever. “Concerning the ordination of women in ...