Why did Jesus choose only men as his apostles?

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Why did Jesus choose only men as his apostles?

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Three replies are typically given. The first two are absurd, and the third is insufficient. As the Cardinals vote for the next successor to St. Peter, it’s a good time to look more deeply into this question.

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