Über die Bedeutung des Diakonats der Frau für die Pastoral der Kirche in Deutschland: Es ist Zeit für eine neue und glaubwürdige Zuwendung zum Menschen.

The article "On the significance of the diaconate of women for the pastoral care of the Church in Germany: It is time for a new and credible commitment to humanity" by Franz-Josef Bode discusses the possible introduction of the diaconate for women in the Church in Germany. The diaconate represents the diaconal service of the Church and the service to humanity, especially the poor and disadvantaged. Women already play an important role in the diaconal work of the Church and should also be able to play a role in the diaconate. It is argued that the Church should open itself to new ways of ordination in order to recognize the female contribution in pastoral care. The Bishop's Synod in Rome is called upon to conduct a thorough discussion on the diaconate of women. [Extracted from the article]