Petrocchi Commission’s Female Diaconate Report: Theological Subversion Masked as “Study”
The Vatican News portal (December 4, 2025) reports on the conclusions of Cardinal Petrocchi’s commission regarding female diaconate. The document rejects women’s admission to sacramental diaconate “at present” while refusing definitive judgment, claiming historical and theological research “does not allow” final resolution. It describes arguments invoking gender equality (Galatians 3:28) and social developments as counters to Tradition, while opponents emphasize Christ’s masculinity as essential to sacramental identity. The commission voted 9-1 to expand women’s ministerial roles as “prophetic signs” against discrimination. Cardinal Petrocchi acknowledges unresolved tensions between viewing diaconate as mere ministry versus part of Holy Orders’ nuptial mystery. This equivocal report epitomizes the conciliar sect’s doctrinal dissolution.









