Why can't a woman be a priest?

[frankyfive]

Hello
Was asked this from a friend and realized I never gave it any thought before.

So why can’t a woman be a priest?

Anything in scripture that spells that out, or perhaps in the catechism?

Thank you!

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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