by Phyllis Zagano (Author)
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"Phyllis Zagano has made a unique contribution to the debate on women deacons. This book comes at a pivotal moment, during the application and continuation of the Synod on synodality, whose success or failure depends largely on how the Catholic Church resolves the issue of women's roles in ministry."--Massimo Faggioli, Trinity College Dublin
The question of women in the ordained diaconate arose in the early 1970s at a Synod of Bishops. It was subsequently considered by three iterations of the International Theological Commission and two pontifical commissions. The Synodality took up the question and asked for a review of the research. As a result of October 2024 Synod discussion, the fact that the question is still open for resolution is now part of the Magisterium.
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RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic
RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General
RELIGION / Christian Church / Canon & Ecclesiastical Law
Phyllis Zagano
THE VATICAN AND WOMEN DEACONS
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ISBN 978-1-62698-668-8
Cover design: Ponie Sheehan
Author Biography
Phyllis Zagano is author or editor of 26 books in religious studies and hundreds of articles and reviews in popular and academic journals. She is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on this topic, having written five previous books. In 2016 Pope Francis appointed her to the Papal Commission on Women's Diaconate.
Number of Pages: 128
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.2 x 5.3 IN
Publication Date: May 20, 2026
