Pope Francis tells CBS News women cannot receive Holy Orders, even as deacons
In a conversation with CBS News, Pope Francis said women cannot be ordained as deacons.
Airing Monday night in the United States, “Pope Francis: The First” is an extended version of the interview featured on “60 Minutes” on Sunday.
CBS journalist Norah O’Donnell asked the pontiff if women will ever have “the opportunity to be a deacon and participate as a clergy member in the church?”
Francis answered quickly, “No.”
When pressed, he explained: “If it is deacons with Holy Orders, no.
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