Women’s Work: A Catholic Conundrum
Women’s Work: A Catholic Conundrum
RNS Vatican correspondent Claire Giangravé takes us inside the Synod on Synodality, where centuries-old questions about women’s leadership are still simmering.



Exploring the evolving role of women in the Catholic Church with RNS Vatican correspondent Claire Giangravé.

Host Amanda Henderson sits down with Claire Giangravé, a Vatican correspondent for RNS, to explore the pivotal discussions happening at the Synod on Synodality. With nearly 400 leaders of the Roman Catholic Church gathered in Vatican City, the role of women in church leadership has become a central focus. We dive into the historical resistance, theological debates and cultural shifts that are shaping this centuries-old conversation. Will the Vatican finally open the door to greater leadership roles for women, including the possibility of female deacons? Tune in for an inside look at this momentous moment for the Catholic Church.


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