Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, has made notable strides in enhancing women’s roles within the Vatican.
One of his key actions includes appointing women to the Vatican board responsible for evaluating nominations for bishops. However, he remains firm in his stance that women cannot be ordained as priests.
While Pope Leo has expressed a progressive view on women’s involvement in church leadership, he has remained noncommittal about the potential for women to serve in ministerial roles.
His leadership, informed by years of experience working in Peru where women often lead church communities, is marked by a listening approach and a deep respect for women in the church.
Despite his openness to increasing women’s influence in decision-making processes, Pope Leo maintains a balance between elevating their roles and adhering to traditional Catholic doctrine.