Q: What is the focus of the current synodal discussions regarding women’s roles?
A: Expert groups are discussing women’s general participation in the Church, specifically their roles in leadership and various Church offices.
Q: Is the Synod on Synodality addressing the question of a female diaconate?
A: No, the Synod on Synodality has submitted all related contributions to a reactivated 2020 papal commission on the female diaconate for its consideration.
Q: Who reactivated the papal commission on the female diaconate?
A: Pope Francis reactivated the work of the papal commission on the female diaconate during the second session of the Synod on Synodality in October 2024.
Q: What is the scope of the new group on liturgy requested by Pope Leo?
A: The new liturgy group aims to make the liturgy more synodal, enhance the participation of all baptized Catholics, and explore liturgical formation and decentralization of authority.
Q: What other controversial topics are being examined by synod study groups?
A: Study groups are examining “procedural” proposals for a paradigm shift in the Church, addressing homosexuality, and deepening the question of intercommunion or Eucharistic hospitality.
This is a summary of the article from https://ewtnvatican.com/articles/synod-on-synodality-women-roles-not-female-diaconate. Visit this link to view more.Synod on Synodality reports reveal continued study on women, but not female diaconate
