Women in the Catholic Church
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Women at the Vatican form association for solidarity
A new association for women working in the Vatican announced Wednesday provides a personal and professional network for women to... Read more
Pope creates commission to study women deacons
Pope Francis has instituted a new commission for the study of women deacons, the Vatican announced Tuesday. Read more
Mary Magdalene – 'Apostle to the Apostles' – gets upgraded feast day
Faithful to the wish of Pope Francis, a new decree has bumped the liturgical celebration honoring St. Mary Magdalene from... Read more
Pope Francis 'angry' over media slant on women deacons
Pope Francis told journalists on Sunday that he was somewhat angered when reports emerged that the Church was allegedly paving... Read more
Why does this woman want to teach priests?
Dawn Eden Goldstein isn’t trying to be a priest. Read more
What did Pope Francis actually say about the female diaconate?
Yesterday Pope Francis raised eyebrows around the world after declaring his openness to establishing a commission to study the female... Read more
Tough, funny and fearless: A bold new take on women saints
Maria Johnson has a scar behind her ear, a small memento from that time she leaped off her dresser, aiming... Read more
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
