Pope Francis Urges Greater Role for Women
Pope Francis seeks enhanced women's roles and research on female deacons, marking progress toward greater inclusivity.
Pope Francis seeks enhanced women's roles and research on female deacons, marking progress toward greater inclusivity.
He also voiced "deep concern" over a flare-up in tensions between Israel and Palestinians. Recent violence in the Middle East "threatens the desired climate of trust and mutual respect needed to resume dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians," Francis said.
While addressing the presser during his flight back to Rome from South Sudan, the Pope said, "I think India will be next, next year."
"May God enlighten the minds of those who have the power to silence the thunder of weapons and put an immediate end to this senseless war," said Pope Francis.
On the occasion of Christmas, world leaders – US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Australian Prime…
The pontiff also criticised Trump in 2018 for his administration's policy of separating migrant children from their parents.
In an Indian context, in which economic factors drive so many women to the convent at a young age, it would be proper for the CBCI to include them in the “vulnerable” section the new Vatican jurisprudence “recognises”.
A communication on the outcome of the conference from the Catholic Bishops Conference of India, more comprehensive and authentic than media reportage, is awaited.
As happens across the board, women find it difficult to muster the courage and strength to say “Me Too”.
The Pope said that the Church was aware of the issue and "working on it".
