NPR: Ordaining Female Catholic Priests

WOC was mentioned and a WOC vigil photographed in an NPR audiocast about women’s ordination.

Ordaining Female Catholic Priests
By Jacki Lyden 

The issue of female ordination has beset the Roman Catholic church for decades. But increasingly, the Vatican is facing a revolt on the issue, even as it cracks down.

On three continents: Europe, Australia and America, outspoken Catholic priests are defying this strict Vatican tenet. In the U.S., a longstanding American is this one more test for Holy See.

Or, is the church facing a revolt that my force dissenters to the fore?

This hour On Point: Rome, and the challenge to expand the priesthood.

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