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Synod raises hopes for long-sought recognition of women in the Catholic Church
By Claire Giangravé — July 25, 2023
(RNS) — Called to examine power structures in the Catholic Church, the Synod on Synodality will grapple in large part with the role of women.
Cardinal leading Catholics’ churchwide consultation wrestles with tradition and change
By Claire Giangravé — December 2, 2022
(RNS) — The synod will be inspired by the Holy Spirit and rooted in truth, said Cardinal Mario Grech. The truth, he added, 'can be presented by a minority, a group or even an individual.'
They called for female leadership at the Vatican. They were arrested.
By Claire Giangravé — August 30, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Seven women were detained for advocating for more female roles in the church as 197 cardinals gathered at the Vatican behind closed doors.
Can Pope Francis make real change for women? Vatican women leaders assess his chances
By Claire Giangravé — December 16, 2021
(RNS) — A group of women who occupy positions of leadership in the church advocated for the promotion of more female theologians, canon lawyers and other leaders.
Meet Sister Nathalie Becquart, the woman who is helping reshape the Catholic Church
By Claire Giangravé — December 8, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Considered to be one of the most influential women at the Vatican, Becquart is optimistic about gender equality in the institution.
New book by Pope Francis points to continuity with John Paul II
By Claire Giangravé — February 11, 2020
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Among the topics discussed in the text are some of the thorniest issues facing the Catholic Church at this moment.
At Amazon synod, UN expert says Catholic Church still behind on gender equality
By Claire Giangravé — October 8, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A United Nations representative for the rights of indigenous peoples, who is participating in the gathering of bishops at the Vatican Oct. 6-27 on the Amazonian region, said the Catholic Church still has a ways to go in terms of women’s representation.
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