The Vatican and Women Deacons

By Phyllis Zagano

The question of women in the ordained diaconate arose in the early 1970s at a Synod of Bishops. It was subsequently considered by three iterations of the International Theological Commission and two pontifical commissions. The Synodality took up the question and asked for a review of the research. As a result of October 2024 Synod discussion, the fact that the question is still open for resolution is now part of the Magisterium.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626986681
• ISBN13: 9781626986688
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 7.3"