Reflecting on the Legacy of Pope Francis

Apr 28, 2025

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Phyllis Zagano, Senior Research Associate-in-Residence, was interviewed by numerous media outlets following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025.


Dr. Zagano is one of the world’s foremost experts on the question of women deacons and in 2016 was appointed to serve on Pope Francis’ “Commission of Study on the Diaconate of Women” to study this issue. She was the only commissioner to travel from the Western Hemisphere.



Dr. Zagano was interviewed by the following media outlets:


ABC News (Digital)

CNN International

National Catholic Reporter

Newsday

New York Post

Religion News Service (column)

Reuters

WCBS-TV

Washington Times

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