Women in the Catholic Church
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What challenges do women face at work? The Vatican takes a look
A two-day Vatican workshop over the weekend explored the unique challenges faced by women as they balance work with family... Read more
Men and women are complementary – but what does that look like in practice?
The idea that men and women are different and complementary has been part of the Catholic Church from its beginning. Read more
Why women are needed to help end violence in Africa
Women are the key to reconciliation in both the family and society. Read more
Is a 'springtime' of leadership blooming for women in the Vatican?
With more opportunities opening for women to take leadership roles in Vatican councils and congregations, women are filling the ranks... Read more
Pope Francis: If men and women aren't different, we have problems
Pope Francis has warned against gender theories which seek to eradicate differences between man and woman, saying they perpetuate the... Read more
Society's dire need for the 'female soul' – Pope Francis speaks to women
Pope Francis has advocated for the widespread participation of women in all levels of the Church and society, saying that... 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
First woman appointed to a Vatican congregation joyful
The first woman ever to be appointed a member of a Vatican congregation explains that “women still have much to... Read more
Roster of women increases on Vatican theological board
Announced Tuesday, Pope Francis' appointments to the International Theological Commission include a greater number of women than before, and come... Read more
Vatican newspaper gives voice to women in the Church
The co-founder of a monthly insert on women's issues in the Vatican newspaper says its pages offer a valuable platform... Read more
New saints lauded for pioneering dialogue on women
The newly-canonized John Paul II and John XXIII have drawn praise for sparking discussion within the Church on modern women... Read more
Women's dynamic service to Church celebrated at Vatican
On March 8, dozens packed into the Vatican's tiny San Carlo Cinema for what was hailed as a “unique storytelling... 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
Pope addresses Marxism accusations, women cardinals
In an interview published Dec. 14 in the Italian newspaper La Stampa, Pope Francis has responded to several questions touching... Read more
Vatican event lauds 'tenacious' women in modern society
Just down the road from St. Peter's Basilica, a crowd of almost 200 packed into an audience hall to hear... 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
Vatican seminar to explore John Paul II document on women
The Pontifical Council for the Laity is slated to hold a study seminar on one of Blessed John Paul II's... Read more
Community's love for Mary draws young woman to religious life
On the recent feast of the Assumption, a young U.S. woman became a novice with a traditional religious order after... Read more
Theologian dismisses call for women 'deacons'
Theologian Father Manfred Hauke said recent comments from a German archbishop appearing to support a particular diaconate for women are... Read more
Sanctity is central to Church outreach, Pope stresses
Church leadership and outreach must be rooted in the pursuit of holiness and always attentive to the dignity of each... Read more
