Pope Francis won't support women in the priesthood, but here's what he could do
Pope Francis greets the crowd as he arrives for his general audience at St Peter's Square in the Vatican, on June 17, 2015 (AFP)

By Lisa McClain, Professor of History and Gender Studies, Boise State University. Pope Francis will not ordain women to priesthood. L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo Via AP On March 13, Pope Francis will complete his first five years as head of the Roman Catholic Church.