Women in the Catholic Church
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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
Denver women's clinic will offer natural, Catholic care
Women in Denver, Colo., may soon be able to receive health care from a women's clinic that offers a Catholic... Read more
Women communicate God's look of love, Pope says
During his second Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis said that women’s main role in the Church is to communicate God’s... Read more
