Vatican City, Dec 7, 2023 / 10:45 am
Pope Francis’ council of cardinal advisers heard testimonies from two female theology professors who spoke about the role of women in the Church.
The Holy See press office said on Dec. 6 that the pope met with his council of advisers for a two-day meeting in Rome, which included discussions of abuse prevention, the Synod on Synodality assembly, and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Holy Land.
“At the center of reflection in this meeting was the theme of women’s role in the Church,” the Vatican said.
Sister Linda Pocher, FMA, and Lucia Vantini, a theology professor in Verona, addressed the council on the topic, along with Father Luca Castiglioni, a fundamental theology professor at the diocesan seminary of Milan.