What would it mean for Catholic women to be able to serve at the altar as deacons? Here's what these women had to say.

Some Catholics argue that there is a precedent for women to become deacons in the church.

Only bishops can vote at a synod, but about 30 women have been invited to the meeting as auditors.

You have called for a year of mercy, a time where all should be absolved of their sins if they confess. With the utmost respect, I wonder, will this be a time when the Vatican confesses its sins against women?