Vatican website gives space to group demanding female priesthood

21/1/2022 6:35

        The Vatican has given space on its website to a Catholic group that demands the ordination of women priests during consultations ahead of a key meeting
        next year.
        
        While the Church remains opposed to women priests, the inclusion of resource material from the Women's Ordination Conference (WOC) is part of an opening up of debate on a range of issues that has pleased liberals but angered traditionalists.
        
        It follows the publication last month of material from a Catholic gay rights advocacy group on the same part of the website dedicated to the meeting, which is known as a synod.
        
        That publication was criticised by Catholic conservatives who have accused Pope Francis and the Vatican of sending mixed signals on traditional teachings.