At Mass, Pope Francis installed six women and two men as scourges.
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On Sunday, Pope Francis granted the positions of Roman Catholic teacher and catechist for the first time to women, roles many previously performed without institutional recognition.
He conferred the positions during a mass in St Peter’s Basilica, which was apparently involved in the resistance to change by some conservatives, who criticized those who should have regulations. rigid and “more rules” to find God.
Last year, Pope Francis changed Church law on teaching and teaching positions, which are mainly reserved for seminarians preparing for the priesthood, saying he wanted to bring stability and justice. public recognition of women who have served in these roles.
Scripture teachers, teachers who serve at Mass, and catechists who teach the faith to converted children and adults.
The lectors and acolytes were pre-existing but officially for men. Pope Francis established the ministry of catechists last year.
During Sunday Mass, the Pope installed six women and two men as actors, three women and five men as catechists. Francis gave a bible to each catechist and a cross to each catechist.
Formalization, including the ordination ceremony, would make it more difficult for conservative bishops to prevent women in their diocese from taking on those roles.
This change will be especially important as a recognition for women in places like the Amazon, where some de facto religious leaders of remote communities are affected by a lack of spirituality. serious item.
The Vatican stresses that these roles are not a prerequisite for women to one day be allowed to become priests. The Catholic Church teaches that only men can be priests because Jesus chose only men as his apostles.
Proponents of the priesthood say that Jesus conforms to the customs of his day and that women played a larger role in the early Church than is generally recognized.
Pope Francis has appointed a number of women to senior positions in Vatican departments previously held by men.
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