As far as the Italian bishops are concerned, the issue of a female diaconate is still on the table.
On October 25, the Italian Synod approved a final document of proposals in which the synod affirmed its support and called for research into the issues addressing the ordination of women to the diaconate by the Holy See.
Section 71c of the document states that the synod offers its “support and [promotes] research projects of theological faculties and theological associations to offer a contribution to the deepening of issues relating to the diaconate of women initiated by the Holy See.”
Section 71c regarding the female diaconate was the least popular among participants at the synod, passing with 77% approval.
Progressive Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, who served as president of the synod, emphasized the significance of the assembly’s decisions and urged bishops to implement the proposals within their respective dioceses.
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