Not really an “elephant in the room.” It has been discussed and the discussion is closed. Pope Francis verified that yes, the statements by both Saint Pope John Paul II and Blessed Pope Paul VI regarding the issue, are in fact infallible teaching. In this case, by Jesus Himself. This is support by the Eastern and Orthodox Catholics. Regarding vocation shortages, the Protestants have stated that woman Pastors and married Pastors does not fix vocation issues.
Not really an “elephant in the room.” It has been discussed and the discussion is closed. Pope Francis verified that yes, the statements by both Saint Pope John Paul II and Blessed Pope Paul VI regarding the issue, are in fact infallible teaching. In this case, by Jesus Himself. This is support by the Eastern and Orthodox Catholics. Regarding vocation shortages, the Protestants have stated that woman Pastors and married Pastors does not fix vocation issues.