On January 11, Pope Francis changed the Code of Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, expanding the rights of women. The press service of the Vatican reports..

According to the new decree of the pope, women are allowed to serve as readers at liturgies, be ministers of the altar and pass out the sacrament..

As noted, the pope officially enshrined what has been happening in many countries for many years.. At the same time, thanks to the pontiff's decree, conservative bishops will not be able to deprive women in their diocese of the opportunity to fulfill these roles..

The Vatican emphasized that these roles are "

In a cover letter, Francis said he wants to bring stability and social acceptance to the women who are already in this ministry..

In August 2020, the Pope appointed six women, including the former treasurer of Britain's Prince Charles, to leadership positions on the council overseeing the finances of the Vatican..

Francis has already appointed women as Deputy Foreign Ministers, Director of Vatican Museums and Deputy Head of the Vatican Press Office, as well as four women as advisers to the Synod of Bishops, which is preparing important meetings..

He also created commissions to study the history of women deacons in the early centuries of the Catholic Church, responding to calls from women to allow them to hold the office today.. Catholic women's rights advocates hope this will lead to female priests.

Natalia Medvedeva LIGABusinessInform.