Frei und zugewandt, tatkräftig und selbstbewusst: Die diakonische Kirche in Deutschland ist weiblich!

The Caritas, the welfare association of the Catholic Church in Germany, has a high proportion of female employees. Women already take on many pastoral activities but do not have access to all positions in the church. It is argued that a change in thinking is necessary to strengthen the diaconate of women and combat discrimination against women in the church. Many local churches are calling for openness towards women in order to increase the credibility of the church. It is recommended to reflect on the theology of the diaconate and promote the participation of women in decision-making processes. [Extracted from the article]