Pope Francis Mulls Opening Door To Female Deacons In Church

[Purveyor]

Pope Francis said Thursday he is prepared to set up a commission to study the possibility of women entering the Catholic clergy at the rank of deacon, one below a priest.

Francis made the remarks in exchanges with female members of religious orders during a meeting at the Vatican, according to reporters who were present.

His spokesman said he could not immediately confirm the pontiff’s exact remarks, which could have far-reaching implications.

In the exchanges, Francis said he had discussed the use of female deacons in the early centuries of the church but was not clear as to their exact role and status.

“Constitute an official commission that might study the question?” the pontiff asked aloud, according to the National Catholic Reporter and Italian news agencies.

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[Kingofalldems]

1. It's time.

[meow2u3]

2. Question is, do permanent deaconesses have to be 35 and married?

Or could bachelorettes over 35 become deaconesses?