The phrase "woman priests" refers to women who are ordained or appointed as religious leaders within certain religious traditions, typically in roles historically held by men. Full definition
I don't anticipate seeing women priests or other necessary changes, but I am optimistic for movement in the right direction. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
When Dr. George Carey, the Archbishop of Canterbury, visited Pope John Paul II in May 1992, the two church leaders discussed the probable future ordination of women priests in the Anglican Church. (firstthings.com)
Heyward was one of eleven women whose ordination in 1974 paved the way for the recognition of women priests in the Episcopal Church. (religion-online.org)