Putting the church's shifts in spheres of authority in historical perspective
The role and function of the magisterium continue to be a source of controversy in many corners of the Catholic church today.
Women, ordination and the magisterium
The meaning of ordination and how women were gradually excluded
"Ordination" hasn't always meant what it does today, and that's one reason for some of the debate over women's ordination.
Early women leaders: from heads of house churches to presbyters
After our editorial calling for women's ordination, readers asked us for more information on the history of women leaders in the early church. Here's our first installment.
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In This Issue
May 24-June 6, 2013
- The paradox of Pope Francis
- Editorial: Questions linger after dynamic sisters' meeting
- [Coming Soon] Name your treasure and pass it on
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Family Life
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