Reflecting with St. Edith Stein on the nature of women
Any discussion of the differences between men and women and their roles in society seem to be particularly charged these days. As the role of wife and mother continues to … Learn More
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The ‘Gen Z’ flip: Why young women are leaving religion — and how to bring them back
For the past 20 years, men have left religion at higher rates than women; but for the first time in decades, young men are more likely to stay with it, … Learn More
Pope asks nations to repeal laws discriminating against women (Video)
VATICAN CITY — Governments must eliminate laws discriminating against women and help guarantee women’s human rights, Pope Francis said. “Let us respect women. Let us respect their dignity, their basic rights. And if we … Learn More
Gospels hold clues for role of women, men in the church, panel says
The Gospels have a lot to contribute to current discussions about the role of women and men in the life of the church, three Italian theologians said during a panel … Learn More
The church and the world need women’s contributions, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church and the world itself need the gifts and contributions of women, especially in bringing people together and overcoming tensions and violence, Pope Francis wrote. “Ours … Learn More
Pope, cardinals continue discussion of role of women in the church
VATICAN CITY — With the help of a woman Anglican bishop, a Salesian sister and a consecrated virgin, Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals devoted the first morning of … Learn More
Church and world must ‘respect, defend, esteem’ women, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The world and the Catholic Church must respect and defend women and foster a motherly care for others to end dehumanizing cycles of violence, Pope Francis said. … Learn More
Pope, Council of Cardinals discussed the role of women in the church
VATICAN CITY — With the input of two women and a priest, Pope Francis and members of his international Council of Cardinals discussed the role of women in the Catholic … Learn More
Synod synthesis discusses clerical sexual abuse, women’s roles, outreach to poor, and the concept of ‘synodality’ itself
Also acknowledges fears of betraying traditional church teachings and practices.
Pope decides women will be voting members of Synod of Bishops
At least three dozen women will be voting members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops,