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Pope Francis says exploiting women is a 'sin against God'
In his daily homily Friday, Pope Francis issued a scathing critique of the ways in which women are often exploited... Read more
In an age of #MeToo, women take a ‘second look’ at the sexual revolution
Fifty years after the sexual revolution promised female empowerment through casual sex “without consequences,” scholars are looking into the far-reaching... Read more
'Godmothers for Life' serve vulnerable moms in Uruguay
An Uruguayan non-profit organization called “Godmothers for Life” has been serving mothers in crisis pregnancies for more than 17 years,... Read more
Dialogue must serve truth, Catholic leader says in response to women's conference
A women’s conference in Rome this week called for changes in Church teaching that organizers say would promote equality, but... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to mothers, children at detention home
On Friday, Pope Francis continued his surprise “Mercy Friday” initiative with a visit to a home that keeps children with... Read more
Pope names two laywomen to key positions in Vatican's family office
On Tuesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ appointment of two lay women – experts in bioethics and canon law –... Read more
Council of Cardinals says more youth, women needed in Roman Curia
One of the key talking points in the latest round of meetings for the Pope's Council of Cardinals was the... Read more
NFP: It's not just a Catholic thing anymore
For some, it was a health-conscious decision. For others, it was environmental. For still others, it was faith-based. Read more
Catholic women's conference to be held in New Mexico
The Women of Grace apostolate will mark 30 years at its national conference this year, an event which aims to... Read more
Women play a key role in interfaith dialogue, Pope says
On Friday Pope Francis said women have an essential role to play in interreligious dialogue given their natural ability to... Read more
Are we less free than a 1950s housewife? A look at contraception
What started as a means to liberate women seems to have taken an ironic twist. Read more
Feminists and pro-lifers can join forces – and why they should
On a Monday evening in Washington, D.C., well over a hundred women – and a few men too – gathered... Read more
Without women, there is no harmony in the world, Pope Francis says
A woman’s value is not based on her material accomplishments, but simply in the beauty and harmony she brings to... Read more
Role of women a priority for Irish bishops during Vatican talks
The Irish bishops are just finishing up their first ad limina visit to Rome in 10 years – a time... Read more
Does defunding Planned Parenthood really threaten women's health?
Congressional plans to strip Planned Parenthood of federal dollars have gained considerable media attention in recent weeks, leading to speculation... Read more
How a simple idea helped 7,000 homeless pregnant women
Christopher Bell was in his twenties and living in Times Square when he heard something that sounded like the voice... Read more
How the hook-up culture is making women miserable
Leah Fessler considers herself a feminist. Read more
Why Catholic thinkers say the push for contraception is stale
Modern-day imperialism. Harmful to women. A failed promise. These are the ways that leading Catholic scholars described contraception – and... Read more
How Catholics brought women's equality to a Cameroon clan
A region of Cameroon that traditionally believed women to have no value now sees them as equal to men, thanks... Read more
NBA 'unreasonable' in moving All Star game from North Carolina
The National Basketball Association’s decision to pull its all-star game from Charlotte, North Carolina over the state’s bathroom bill has... Read more
