Jan 24, 2019 - 05:19 pm .- A survey of bishops in the US released this week found that among respondents, 41 percent believe it theoretically possible to ordain women as deacons, and only 33 percent believe this should be allowed.

Aug 4, 2018 - 06:41 pm .- A survey of both male and female religious superiors in the U.S. found that most believe that the Church can and should ordain women as deacons.

Jul 2, 2018 - 02:08 pm .- While a veteran Vatican journalist has suggested that the 2019 Synod of Bishops from the Amazonian basin might open the door to the appointment of women as deacons, recent comments from the Vatican’s doctrinal chief imply that is not likely to be the case.