text: Poor Pope Francis, caught between a rock and a hard place, between
  ...ancient interpretations of papal leadership rooted in monarchical male dominion with its considerable $$$ support
  ...and modern understandings of leadership rooted in authentic representation of Jesus preaching of the will of God, regardless of gender.
  
  Should Rome be forced to accept woman priesthood when Rome itself could not force the Eastern Churches to accept Western theology, governance, liturgy?  The only solution then became the "toleration" of other rites/churches in union with Rome.
  
  Without a Vatican II Rite/Church, alongside the Roman Rite/Church, tolerating Rome's ultra-conservative interpretation of priesthood, theology, liturgy...Catholic Women priests will always be considered heretics by Rome, no?   RiteBeyondRomeDOTcom.