NCR: On eve of synod, women’s ordination advocates hold vigil at Rome’s Basilica of St. Praxedes

By Rhina Guidos

Advocates for women’s ordination in the Catholic Church hosted a prayer vigil at one of Rome’s historic basilicas on Oct. 3, on the eve of Pope Francis’ opening of a major Vatican summit expected to consider whether women might serve as Catholic deacons or priests.

About 40 women from various countries gathered at the Basilica of St. Praxedes, a ninth century church about a block away from the famous Basilica of St. Mary Major. The participants prayed together, sang and heard four testimonies focused on the unique struggles of women in the church.

Read the full article in the National Catholic Reporter.