Women Religious Women Deacons

In 2016, the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) brought attention to the role of women in the diaconate during their meeting in Rome. They urged Pope Francis to form a commission to explore the possibility of ordaining women, highlighting that many sisters were already engaged in diaconal work. This request reflects a significant shift in thinking regarding women's roles within the church and raises important questions about equality and recognition in religious vocations.