Women Deacons and the Synod: A Conversation with Phyllis Zagano

In this Bite Size episode of "Questions for the Modern World," we welcome Dr. Phyllis Zagano, a leading expert on women deacons in the Catholic Church. As the Global Synod on Synodality unfolds, Dr. Zagano sheds light on the history and current debates surrounding women's roles in church leadership.

This episode addresses critical questions about women's ordination, clericalism, and the broader implications for women's dignity and inclusion in the Church and society. Tune in for an insightful conversation that challenges conventions and envisions new possibilities for women in the Catholic Church. For those interested in a deeper comparison of Cardinal Fernández’s written justifications and the comments he presented to the Synod, as mentioned in the podcast, Hendro Munsterman’s transcriptions offer an insightful look into the varying ways the Vatican communicates on this critical issue.