An extraordinary minister of the holy Eucharist distributing Communion during Mass. On March 10, 2026, the Vatican
released the final report of the synod study group examining women’s participation in the Church, which calls for
expanded roles for women in Church governance and leadership in roles not including ordained ministry. Photo: OSV
News/CNS, Gregory A. Shemitz. Study Groups on relevant questions from the Synthesis’ Report of the First Session of the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops were set up and Study Group No. 5 looked at women in ministries. Here is an extract. Fundamental Issues (III): Ministries Turning to the concrete forms of women’s participation in…
