By Rhina Guidos Advocates for women’s ordination in the Catholic Church hosted a prayer vigil at one of Rome’s historic basilicas on Oct. 3, on the eve of Pope Francis’ opening of a major Vatican summit expected to consider whether women might serve as Catholic deacons or priests. About 40 women from various countries gathered…
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Pope Francis suggests the Catholic church might accept same-sex partnerships as officials assemble in Rome for a synod. NPR’s Leila Fadel talks to Kate McElwee of the Women’s Ordination Conference. Listen to the interview here.
By Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas VATICAN CITY (AP) — A few years ago, Pope Francis told the head of the main Vatican-backed Catholic women’s organization to be “brave” in pushing for change for women in the Catholic Church. … …“I’m hopeful that there is room in that space for these bold conversations, courageous conversations,…
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On October 6th, WOC is organizing a “Walk with Women,” a procession through Rome to the synod hall to encourage the church to walk alongside women as equals throughout the synod and beyond. Together with our global sisters, we will begin at the site of the relic of the foot of St. Mary Magdalene, Apostle to the Apostles,…
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You already know that WOC is creative, courageous, uncompromising, and faith-filled. But we are also bold. And leading up to the end of our fiscal year, we want to do something really bold. We have the *audacity* to believe our grassroots network has the power to help us raise $15,000 (or more!) in one day. Mark your calendars: Thursday, June…
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Church reform groups and theologians say they are finding hope in the new Vatican document setting the stage for the upcoming Synod of Bishops in October, even as many harbor reservations or skepticism about the possible outcomes of the synod itself. The document, released June 20, mentioned many topics previously considered taboo in similar high-level conversations,…
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