The issue focused on how many religious orders do not accept single women as members. They must either receive permission from the Pope or other church authorities to ordain women. They could also face punishment from the church if they ordain women. If they ordain women, they may have to continue their activities as single women and should only continue their activities if they become Catholic. For women who were married and wanted to continue their marriage, they could become Catholic and continue their marriage. For women who were divorced and wanted to