Women's Voices Ignored: The Battle for Ordination in the Catholic Church

Advocates for gender equality in the Catholic Church criticize Pope Francis for side-lining the ordination of women as clergy during a key synod. Despite some progress in women's inclusion, leaders like Cardinal Fernandez maintain there's no immediate path forward. The discourse continues amid debates about outdated views on women's roles.

Advocates for a more prominent role for women in the Catholic Church express disappointment in Pope Francis's handling of women's ordination at a recent synod.

The Synod of Bishops, a two-month global assembly, concluded without addressing the ordination of women as clergy, sidelined in favor of further study.

Despite efforts to include women in decision-making roles, Church officials maintain that no progress on ordination is feasible, reigniting longstanding debates about women's roles in the Church.

(With inputs from agencies.)