Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals continued their discussions about the role of women in the church, listening to women experts, including a professor who spoke about how culture impacts women’s roles and status.
Pope, Council of Cardinals continue discussion of women in the church
Many women are ‘the driving force of synodality,’ says religious sister who is synod official at Vatican
A recent Vatican News survey showed that currently 1,165 female employees are working for the pope, compared to only 846 in the year Francis took office in 2013.
More must be done to include women in church bodies, pope says
More must be done to include women in roles of advising and governance, but without reducing them to having just a “functional” role Pope Francis said to members and consultants of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.
Abuse crisis, role of women recurring themes at synod, members say
Despite many positive and joyful moments during the Synod of Bishops on young people, bishops also have set aside the agenda to discuss the serious scandals and unfolding allegations affecting the church, two synod fathers said.
At synod, young people call for more involvement, representation
Young people from around the world told Pope Francis and members of the Synod of Bishops that they no longer want to remain on the sidelines but want to take an active role in the church.
Doing the heavy lifting: Women leaders share their stories at Vatican event
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the heart of Vatican City, dozens of women from around the world gathered to share their stories of faith and activism. […]