My final note: no where in what you quote the pope as saying, and no where in the larger report of that CNA article (it was also reported here at NCR) is it noted to be at all about female deacons.  The only public statement +Francis has made about it specifically was in the appointment of the group to study the theological basis for a diaconate that includes women.  Unfortunately, the June 26, 2016 interview with +Francis does not support your earlier recollection. However, I agree with your description of needed communication within the Church, and am always pleased to note how much of that happens even without "official" Church sponsorship.  Why, just our little exchange here proves that men and women in the Church talk all the time without restraint!  What is unfortunate is that our bishops of the past two papacies have for the most part (but not entirely) been conditioned to not engage in out, nor encourage it.  But now things are different, yes?  How awesome.