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Lisieux House: Convent turned young adult community celebrates 10 years
A small community of young adult women in Seattle has brought life back into an old convent for nearly a... Read more
Pope Francis’ cardinal advisers hear from 2 female professors on women’s role in the Church
The pope’s Council of Cardinals has been discussing the role of women in the Church since February 2022. Read more
Fighting euthanasia in Canada: Amanda Achtman is a millennial on a mission
Achtman, who has launched the Dying to Meet You project, says “it’s not so much that we have a culture... 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
Synod ‘setting the stages for future changes’ on role of women; first woman presides over assembly
Sister Maria de los Dolores Palencia Gomez, a Sister of St. Joseph of Lyon, spoke at a press briefing about... Read more
Ordination of women should not be focal point of synod, Scandinavian cardinal says
Cardinal Anders Arborelius said the issue of ordaining women “cannot lead further, as priestly ministry is reserved to men in... Read more
Catholic mother expecting conjoined twins chooses life
Despite doctors’ advice to have an abortion, Nicole and Austin LeBlanc believe “God has a plan for everything.” 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
Swiss bishops call for respect for ‘rules’ after woman appears to concelebrate Mass
The bishops’ intervention follows internet controversy over a video of a laywoman who seemed to concelebrate Mass with priests. Read more
Pope Francis appoints three women to Dicastery for Bishops
Pope Francis on Wednesday named three women to the Dicastery of Bishops, the Vatican office responsible for evaluating new members... Read more
Are these the two women Pope Francis will appoint to the Dicastery of Bishops?
The two new female members of the Dicastery of Bishops are likely two religious sisters already well-known in the Vatican,... Read more
Pope Francis announces appointment of women to committee selecting new bishops
Pope Francis has said he would announce the appointment of two women to the Vatican committee that elects bishops. Read more
Pope’s cardinal advisers debate women’s role in the Church with Amazon nun
Sister Laura Vicuña presented a report offering “a pastoral perspective” on women in the Church. Read more
Pope Francis: Armida Barelli is a model for politically engaged Catholic women
The pope recalled that in 1924 his grandmother met Barelli, who will be beatified in April. Read more
Pope Francis: Women can change the system of power behind Russia-Ukraine war
‘The real answer is not more weapons, more sanctions,’ he said. Read more
Pope Francis’ cardinal advisers discuss role of women in the Church
They heard and commented on a report on ‘the role of women and the Marian principle in the Church.’ Read more
Forum forms women in leadership, dignity, faith
The 2019 GIVEN Catholic Young Women’s Leadership Forum, which met last week, convened more than 100 professional Catholic women in... Read more
New Catholic group aims to form next generation of women leaders
The GIVEN Institute hopes to shape a new generation of Catholic leaders through a program of faith formation, mentoring, and... Read more
In Europe, Catholics and feminists unite against surrogacy
Reproductive issues often leave Catholics and secular feminists at odds, but a recent anti-surrogacy conference in Rome has created an... Read more
Catholics who actually read the Bible – one woman's online ministry
Jenna Guizar is a busy woman. Read more
