At the conclusion of the “world-wide” listening sessions for the Synod of Bishops called by Pope Francis, every “continental” summary of the listening sessions called for a more inclusive and officially recognized role for women’s leadership in the church. Three years later, in the final report of the Synod on Synodality, we find these statements – “By virtue of Baptism, women and men have equal dignity as members of the People of God”…“Scripture attests to the prominent role of many women in the history of salvation”…“It is important that the Scripture passages that relate these stories find adequate space inside liturgical lectionaries”…“Additionally, the question of women’s access to diaconal ministry remains open.”… “This discernment needs to continue.”