Tag: women in the church
Synod seeks to expand consultations on women’s ministry, diaconate
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican group studying the question of women's ministry, including the ordination of women to the diaconate, will expand its consultative...
Discussion on the role of women in the church continues between...
VATICAN CITY -- With the help of a woman Anglican bishop, a Salesian sister and a consecrated virgin, Pope Francis and his international Council...
Pope Francis document on Amazon region rejects idea of ordaining women...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis released his document on the Amazon region on the 15th anniversary of the assassination in Brazil of U.S. Notre...
Women religious should have vote at Synod of Bishops for the...
VATICAN CITY -- While the Catholic Church has made strides to include the voice of women, especially in the Synod of Bishops for the...
How the church can invest in young women leaders
In a January 2014 address, Pope Francis expressed that he would like women to play a more "capillary and incisive" role in the church...
Women are essential to the future of a vibrant church
The Catholic Church is the largest global humanitarian network with enormous potential, and therefore responsibility, to address human suffering and complex global challenges. It...
Three women appointed by Pope Francis to serve Doctrine of Faith
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis appointed three women as consultors to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. It marks the first time...