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May 13, 2016

Pope to Form Commission to Study Women Serving as Deacons
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Pope Francis says he'll establish a commission to study whether women
could serve as deacons in the Roman Catholic Church. Research suggests
women widely served as deacons in the church's early history. In
response to the pope, the Women's Ordination Conference said, "Opening a
commission to study the diaconate for women would be a great step for
the Vatican in recognizing its own history."
Topics:Pope Francis Catholic Church

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