'Protectionist waffle' - Mary McAleese hits out at results of Catholic church meeting on reform that failed to address issue of women priestsThe report suggests reforms for priest training and lay involvement but fails to address key issues like the ordination of women and LGBTQ recognition.
Catholics Meet to Chart Path Forward, but Women's Roles Remain UnclearThe Vatican synod has excluded the topic of women as deacon candidates, prompting anger among advocates despite previous hopes for discussion.
At Vatican Synod, Women's Issues Are Relegated to a Side GroupPope Francis's actions sparked hope for women's inclusion in the church, but key issues were sidelined, leading to widespread disappointment.
'Protectionist waffle' - Mary McAleese hits out at results of Catholic church meeting on reform that failed to address issue of women priestsThe report suggests reforms for priest training and lay involvement but fails to address key issues like the ordination of women and LGBTQ recognition.
Catholics Meet to Chart Path Forward, but Women's Roles Remain UnclearThe Vatican synod has excluded the topic of women as deacon candidates, prompting anger among advocates despite previous hopes for discussion.
At Vatican Synod, Women's Issues Are Relegated to a Side GroupPope Francis's actions sparked hope for women's inclusion in the church, but key issues were sidelined, leading to widespread disappointment.