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.

By Vatican News 

In his prayer intention for October 2020, Pope Francis asks everyone to pray that women be given greater leadership roles in the Church.

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-10/pope-francis-prayer-intention-ocotber-women-leaders-church.html

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  1. Iggy O Donovan says:

    So Pope Francis is praying that “women be given greater leadership positions in the Church”. While praying for this is admirable, doing something about it would be even more laudable.

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    Well said Iggy O’Donovan, the hierarchy are still making it complex, without even mentioning ordination.

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