Tag: Women
Pope’s prayer intention for February
The Pope Video for February sends out a powerful message against the various kinds of violence against women. In the face of this “degradation of all humanity,” the Holy Father asks that women be protected by society and that their sufferings be heeded by all.
Pope Francis: Ministries of lector and acolyte to be open to women
Pope Francis changes the Code of Canon Law to institutionalize what is already allowed in practice: the access of lay women to the service of the Word and the Altar. The Pope explains his decision in a letter to Cardinal Ladaria.
Malaysian Bishops call for end to violence against women and children
The Bishops' Conference of Malaysia joined its voice to global efforts to put a stop to all forms of gender-based violence, particularly against women and children.
Pope’s intention for October: that women have greater leadership roles in the Church
Pope Francis releases a video message accompanying his prayer intention for October, the missionary month, in which he calls for the promotion of greater integration of the lay faithful, especially women, in areas of responsibility in the Church.
Coronavirus: the women religious on the frontlines
An army of women religious is responding to the global new coronavirus emergency as they serve the sick, often at the risk of their own lives.
Number of women employees in the Vatican on the rise
In the past ten years, both the overall number and the percentage of women working in the Vatican has grown.