This month marks the second anniversary of Pope Francis’ election. The following is taken from THE FRANCIS MIRACLE: Inside the Transformation of the Pope and the Church by John L. Allen Jr. On two occasions when Pope Francis has been asked about possibly admitting women to the ranks of the clergy, he has given a firm no. At the same time, he has said that he wants to see a “greater role” for women in Catholicism, including participation in the “important decisions .