The final bishops' meeting at last year's Synod revealed a significant focus on women's access to sacred ministries, highlighting ongoing tensions in Catholic leadership. Pope Francis, striving to modernize the Church, appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini as the first female president of the Governorate of Vatican City, showcasing his commitment to increasing women's presence in authority. His efforts have sparked both approval and criticism, positioning him as a figure too progressive for some while too cautious for others. The Church's historical masculine structure remains a contentious issue, despite a marked increase in women's roles under his papacy.
At the final meeting of bishops and Catholic faithful at the Synod last year, the only issue that stirred the otherwise calm waters was that of women's access to sacred ministries.
One of the great sins we have committed is masculinizing the Church, he acknowledged on more than one occasion.
Pope Francis was known for paving the way and seeking to normalize the rise of women to positions of power, which will determine the direction the institution will take in the coming years.
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