The possible ordination of women to the diaconate is among the “matters of great relevance” that synod delegates in October said require further consideration.
The council of the Synod of Bishops will ask Pope Francis to authorize studies on the need to update canon law, revise the rules for priestly formatio.
A talk given to the Latin Mass Society of Arlington on Nov. 8 offers a look at the Oct. 4-29 general assembly of the Synod of Bishops, what it signifies and w.