"Could Pope Francis Appoint Women Cardinals?" Yes, According to U.S. Catholic/ Now that would be a major change!

http://www.uscatholic.org/blog/201305/could-pope-francis-appoint-women-cardinals-27291
Bridget Mary's Response:
Well, women cardinals would certainly be an interesting way to reform the Vatican Curia and the institutional church. The plus is that women would be equals in the governance structure of the church. Right now cardinals are ordained, but historically this position was not limited to the ordained! There is a long list of qualified women that could fit this position including many nuns and women priests!  Cardinals could also be selected from the poor and marginalized peoples from around the world. Maybe, I'm dreaming...!Bridget Mary Meehan, ARCWP, www.arcwp.org