Discussions over women becoming deacons, who are ordained and can assist with services but cannot celebrate Mass, have ...

Some Long Island women spoke about their desire to become a Catholic deacon, stating that they meet all the requirements, ...

Pope Leo XIV ordered the release of the Summary of the Study Commission on the Female Diaconate last week, marking a new low ...

A Vatican-appointed commission says current church teaching does not allow women to be ordained as Catholic deacons.

The women meet all the requirements except one: they're not men. As deacons, they could preach at Mass and preside over baptisms, weddings and funerals.

Pope Leo's selection had spurred optimism that the Church's stance on female deacons might change. That was not to be the ...

But a papal commission examining the question said further study was required, and advised that women should be given other ...

ROME -- A second Vatican study commission has determined that women should not be ordained as deacons, dealing another ...

A newly released Vatican commission report on women deacons shows the profound theological mystery of Christ's relationship ...

Shia LaBeouf, the Transformers star, embarked on a “spiritual journey” and converted to Catholicism - Rich Fury/Getty Images North America Shia LaBeouf, the Hollywood star, is considering becoming a ...

(RNS) — On Saturday (Sept. 3), 56 pilgrims from four countries will gather in Mexico City to celebrate St. Phoebe’s feast day and consider how they might urge the church to reclaim the diaconate for ...

A high-level Vatican commission has voted against allowing Catholic women to serve as deacons, a decision that upholds the ...