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The Roman Catholic Church on Women and Ordination

Excerpted from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

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Lesbian Ordination Divides Lutherans

Though not an approved candidate for the ministry of the ELCA, she will be ordained in an 'irregular' service.

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Ludmila's Story

At the height of the Cold War, a Czechoslovakian woman was ordained a Roman Catholic priest.

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Sex in the City of God

Why won't the Orthodox ordain female priests? Because they understand the mystery of sex.

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Blessing Withdrawn

A defrocked minister meditates on what it means to serve his church as a lay member

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Vatican Strongly Reaffirms Ban on Women Deacons

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Delegates Vote to End Presbyterians' Ban on Gay Ministers

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Southern Baptists to Stop Endorsing Ordained Women Chaplains

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