Pope’s intention for October: that women have greater leadership roles 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.
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.
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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.
Well said Iggy O’Donovan, the hierarchy are still making it complex, without even mentioning ordination.
Many words,little action and plenty of closed doors.
https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/10/16/pope-francis-women-leadership-catholic-church