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Statement -- Statement of Archbishop Blase J. Cupich on the Pope's Commission to Study the Subject of Women Deacons August 2, 2016

Statement of Archbishop Blase J. Cupich on the Pope's Commission to Study the Subject of Women Deacons

August 2, 2016
Last May, Pope Francis indicated his willingness to appoint a commission to study the subject of women deacons. Today I welcome the news that he has done just that. From the earliest days of the church, women rightly served in key leadership roles. Still, the church must do better. Women deserve to be brought more fully into the decision-making of the church. I look forward to learning more about the work of the commission, composed of an equal number of men and women, as they bring their considerable talents to bear on this important subject in the life of the church.