[Catholic Caucus] Pope Francis institutes 23 women as Lectors, described as ‘tectonic shift’ in Catholic TraditionFollowing his Canon Law changes in 2021, Pope Francis has now instituted men and women as Lectors four times, citing the 'common priesthood' in doing so. Liturgical scholars have warned that such actions contradict centuries of Catholic Tradition.Following his Canon Law changes in 2021, Pope Francis has now instituted men and women as Lectors four times, citing the 'common priesthood' in doing so. Liturgical scholars have warned that such actions contradict centuries of Catholic Tradition. Pope Francis instituted 40 men and women in the ministry...