Vatican maintains that only an ordained priest or deacon can give a sermon, not women or other laypeople

The Vatican has reaffirmed its stance that only ordained priests or deacons can deliver sermons in Catholic services, rejecting a proposal by German bishops to allow women and other laypeople to do so. This decision underscores the Church's traditional views on clerical roles and underscores the ongoing debate about the role of women in religious leadership. The Vatican's rejection highlights the tension between conservative church doctrine and calls for greater inclusivity and reform within the Catholic community.