Dignity of Women
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Proposed amendments to Iraqi law undermine women’s dignity, human rights expert says
Iraqi Christians push for Personal Status Law amid controversial amendments related to child marriage, divorce rights, and child custody. Read more
10 quotes from Edith Stein on what it means to be a woman
On Aug. 9 the Catholic Church celebrates the life of philosopher, writer, and religious sister St. Teresa Benedicta of the... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is that the dignity and worth of women be recognized throughout... Read more
Women are ‘builders of humanity,’ Pope Francis says in conference address
On the day before International Women’s Day, Pope Francis addressed participants of an international conference on Thursday at the Vatican. Read more
Theologian at Synod on Synodality: There’s ‘too much emphasis’ on women priests
“As a woman, I’m not focused at all on the fact that I’m not a priest,” Renée Köhler-Ryan said at... Read more
‘Women’s Cry’ photo exposition at Vatican depicts suffering of women throughout the world
The photo exhibition will be on display during the month of May in St. Peter’s Square. Read more
Thousands in Mexico march in defense of the family and children
Thousands demonstrated in front of Mexico’s federal legislature earlier this week demanding that lawmakers protect the true rights of Mexican... Read more
Pro-lifers in Mexico demand government put an end to killings of pregnant women
One pro-lifer stressed that “at this time, the widespread demand of Mexican society is the prevention of any form of... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘We have to keep fighting for women’s equality’
Returning from Bahrain, the pope was asked if he supports the efforts of women and young people in Iran to... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Women are becoming the first victims of the occupation’
Major Archbishop Shevchuk referred to a viral image known as the ‘Kyivan Madonna.’ Read more
Maryland bishops praise suffragettes ‘fighting for the dignity of women’ 100 years ago
Giving women the right to vote was a “landmark achievement” worthy of celebration, the bishops of Maryland said in a... Read more
