Feminine Genius
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'Made New': Blessed Is She book explores Catholic women's identity
Made New: 52 Devotions for Catholic Women is a weekly devotional released in December. The book houses personal stories from... Read more
Style and dignity woven together in 'Worthy of Wearing'
Nicole Caruso, professional makeup artist and beauty consultant, invites women to explore their feminine genius with her book Worthy of... Read more
The genius of woman: Redefining the strong, independent woman
Today, CNA says farewell to our summer intern, Lizzy Joslyn. In her final week at CNA this summer, Lizzy offered... Read more
The genius of woman: Women in the world
This week, CNA says farewell to our summer intern, Lizzy Joslyn. In her final week at CNA this summer, Lizzy... Read more
The genius of woman: Mary, a stronghold and model for women
Ginny Kochis never expected to feel resentment toward a child--let alone a child of her very own. Read more
The genius of woman: Dignity > Sameness
John Paul II’s 1995 "Letter to Women" was written to praise and encourage women to embrace the beauty that God... Read more
The genius of woman: Women supporting women
The “genius of woman” or the “feminine genius,” a phrase made popular by Pope St. John Paul II’s 1995 Letter... Read more
Our Time: Reflections on the Women’s Convention
Today, October 27, the organizers of January’s historic Women’s March are starting their convention in Detroit with the theme “Reclaiming... Read more
Educate girls to the 'beauty and grandeur of their vocation' – Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Friday praised Catholic girl scout leaders’ “absolutely crucial” role in educating women for their vocation and responsibilities... Read more
Want women's equality? Don't downplay 'feminine genius,' Holy See tells UN
The recognition of women’s special and integral role in human progress cannot overlook the dignity of women as wives, mothers... Read more
Pope: the 'feminine genius' takes on theology's uncharted territory
In an address given to theologians, Pope Francis praised the increasing presence of women in the field, saying that their... Read more
Apostolate teaches women their 'irreplaceable' value, dignity
In 2003, a trio of laywomen in Denver were inspired by the writings of Pope John Paul II to create... Read more
Pope hopes for more 'widespread, incisive' feminine presence
Pope Francis met with a group of Italian women today, expressing his desire for women to participate more widely in... Read more
Women are the world's 'pragmatic responders,' leader says
At a Vatican conference on the topic “God entrusts the human being to the woman,” global female experts discussed the... Read more
