Scholars Phyllis Zagano, Meghan Clark and George Demacopoulos spoke on a panel in New York on a topic also raised at the ongoing synod for the Amazon: the female diaconate.
Your thoughts: NCR readers are welcome to join the conversation and send us a letter to the editor. Below is a sampling of letters received in the month of July 2019.
New research suggests women had a greater role in the early church's ministries and liturgies than previously thought, and were present at church altars as deacons, priests and even bishops.
Political news and commentary roundup: Trump's approval rating tanks in key swing states; Warren carves out her own lane; Dems become intolerant to their own pro-lifers; O'Hanlon on polemic limits
Your thoughts: NCR readers are welcome to join the conversation and send us a letter to the editor. Below is a sampling of letters received in the month of April 2019.
Your thoughts: Some big news out of the Vatican on new laws mandating reporting of abuse or its cover-up, and Pope Francis handing over a report from the commission on women deacons.
Vatican City: In speaking publicly about the disagreement among the members of the Vatican's commission on the history of women deacons in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis is seeking to broaden the conversation on the issue, Phyllis Zagano said.
By offering generous stipends and welcoming diocesan officials to vet their speakers, a parish in the "mission territory" Diocese of Richmond is bringing some big headliners to their adult faith formation program.
