In a new Synod, an assembly of bishops and lay people from around the world, published a document that dismissed the obstacles to women’s greater participation.
In a historical event, the Catholic church announced at a world summit held this Saturday in the Vatican that would allow women to be ordained as deaconessesstep prior to being cures. This way, leave the door open so they can do so in the future.
“There are no reasons that prevent women from assuming” responsibilities in the churchit is stated in the final document approved by Pope Francis that, however, did not have unanimous consensus. That is why it clarifies that it is not a final decision. “This reflection must continue,” the document says.
The document is truly disruptive. In one passage he recognizes that “Women continue to encounter obstacles to greater recognition” of his role. According to data released from the Vatican, the document It was approved with 258 votes in favor and only 97 against.
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The document was the result of a new Synodthe assembly of bishops and lay people from around the world. Its members are 358, of which 53 are women.
About sexual abuse of members of the Catholic Church
The document also addressed a sensitive issue in the church: allegations of sexual abuse perpetrated by some of its members. “The crisis of abuse, in its different and tragic manifestations, has caused unspeakable suffering and often long-lasting to victims and survivors, as well as to their communities,” he maintains.
“The Church must listen with particular attention and sensitivity to the voice of victims and survivors of sexual abusespiritual, economic, institutional, power and conscience on the part of the clergy or people with ecclesiastical responsibilities,” they noted.
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