'Ordain women priests!' Not far from the Vatican, where hundreds of Catholics have gathered to debate the future of the Church, purple-clad activists make their voices heard against the 'patriarchy'.
"Ordain women priests!" Not far from the Vatican, where hundreds of Catholics have gathered to debate the future of the Church, purple-clad activists make their voices heard against the"patriarchy".
They have different backgrounds and diverse goals -- not all want female priests, with some aiming first for women to become deacons, who can celebrate baptisms, marriages and funerals, although not masses. Some 54 women -- around 15 percent of the total of 365 assembly members -- will be able to vote on proposals that will be sent to Pope Francis.Adeline Fermanian, co-president of the Committee of Skirt, said the pope had given"openings" on the question of ordaining women.
He has increased the number of women appointed to the Curia, the central government of the Holy See, with some in senior positions.Cathy Corbitt, an Australian member of the executive board of umbrella group Catholic Women's Council , said the inclusion of female voting members in the Synod was a sign of progress.
Regina Franken-Wendelsorf, a German member of CWC executive board, said women were hoping for concrete action. But just as Pope Francis faces resistance in his reform agenda, there is significant resistance to the women's push for change.
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