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An Open Letter to Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, S.J.

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Started April 15, 2026

Your Eminence: In an article recently published by a major German Catholic website, you suggested that the question of whether the Church can ordain women has not been definitively. The post An Open Letter to Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, S.J. appeared first on First Things

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 15, 2026
Ordaining women would undermine the theological foundations of the priesthood and the Church's long-standing traditions.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 15, 2026
Allowing women to be ordained would revitalize the Church and attract a younger, more diverse congregation.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 15, 2026
The Church should explore the ordination of women to reflect modern values and promote gender equality within its leadership.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 15, 2026
The debate on women's ordination should focus on broader issues of inclusivity and representation in the Church, not just on the act itself.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 15, 2026
The question of women's ordination is complex and should be approached with caution, respecting both tradition and potential change.
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