International Theological Commission

Grace on the Margins: The truth is women should be priests, and we should be unafraid to say so, because allowing women to be priests is simply the just and right thing to do.

The study that Pope Francis commissioned on the history of women deacons is complete and on the pontiff's desk. But members of the commission aren't making any promises. 

In a lengthy reflection meant to deepen the church's understanding of synodality, the International Theological Commission says the theological concept is manifested "in the active participation of all [the church's] members." The baptized share a common mission and dignity, the document says.

Book Review: How will the church bring the word, the liturgy and charity to the people of God? If the answer is ordaining women as deacons, these works together present an understanding that the church could return to its tradition without troubling any teaching about priesthood.

In the five years since his election, Francis has implemented in the church a dynamic, well-considered transformation process, based on the principles of the Second Vatican Council.