Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

The Women Fighting to Be Priests

±«Óãtv 100 Women follows two women who have been ordained in the US and Colombia. Is there a future for women priests? And can this change happen in our lifetime?

There are over a billion Catholics around the world, and women have always played a significant role in the life of the Church - but have been excluded from the Catholic hierarchy. A number of devotees feel called upon to serve God as priests, but the Vatican has never allowed female ordination to priesthood. Now, there's a growing movement to change this. Over 200 women have chosen to take part in secret ordination services, despite knowing they will be excommunicated from the Church. ±«Óãtv 100 Women follows two women who have been unofficially ordained in the US and Colombia. Is there a future for women priests? And can this change happen in our lifetime?

30 minutes

Broadcasts

Featured in...