While the Gospel writers give different accounts of events with different views of women and men as disciples of Christ, fundamentally the Gospels still present a huge novelty for the culture at the time: that Jesus' disciples experienced being "a community of
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the input of two women and a priest, Pope Francis and members of his international Council of Cardinals discussed the role of women in the Catholic Church. “The council agreed on the need to listen, also and
As many continue to debate the role of women in the Church, Cristina D’Averso-Collins writes that what is missing in the discussion is how the Church can help support women in their roles as employees and mothers. She says that the Church
Through revelations to three holy women — Sts. Juliana of Cornillon, Margaret Mary Alacoque and Faustina Kowalska — the Church celebrates Corpus Christi, the Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy
This is the fourth in a series of women in Church history. Every year thousands of people join the Catholic Church. Among other beliefs, catechumens are asked to comprehend and accept the doctrine of purgatory. Many of these new Catholics receive only
Saint Angela Merici was an advocate for women's education. This foundress of the Company of Ursula revolutionized the way girls and mothers were taught the Gospel and virtues of Christianity. Learn more about her in today's post.
Venerated for centuries, St. Hildegard was a visionary, musician, abbess, scientist and writer who paved the way for women in the Church and society
During the Avignon papacy, Catherine guided Church leaders while living a devoted life of prayer, penance — providing a model for Church faithful today.