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Niall Gooch
On the Church as the home of unity
Victoria Seed
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Women deacons: what commentators are saying
May 13, 2016
Some writers warned of future internal strife in the Church, while others examined the historical precedents
A debate on women’s ordination is the last thing the Church needs right now
May 13, 2016
The drive for radical 'reform' could actually prevent the laity from gaining a more prominent voice
Pope says he will ask CDF about history of women deacons
May 12, 2016
Pope Francis said the question was 'obscure' and required study
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