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  • Women in Italy shocked by athlete sued over pregnancy

    Women in Italy shocked by athlete sued over pregnancy

    • Mar 17, 2021

    A prominent Italian prolife activist has spoken out about the story of Lara Lugli, a volleyball player being sued by her club for an unplanned pregnancy, saying the case is emblematic of a societal disregard for women, particularly those who are mothers.

    By Elise Ann Allen
  • On women’s day, panel push for more laity in positions of power at Vatican

    • Mar 9, 2021

    Several prominent Vatican personalities marked International Women’s Day by celebrating the contribution a feminine touch can bring to their work and calling for more space to be created for laypeople in general within the ranks of the Roman Curia.

    By Elise Ann Allen
  • Mexican churches attacked during Women’s Day marches

    Mexican churches attacked during Women’s Day marches

    • Mar 11, 2020

    Across Mexico, including in the capital Mexico City, protestors attacked Catholic cathedrals, mostly by throwing paint on the churches, but some attacks incendiary devices, including Molotov cocktails.

    By Inés San Martín
  • Education for refugee girls still low, needs to improve, report says

    Education for refugee girls still low, needs to improve, report says

    • Mar 10, 2019

    A new report released March 6 just two days before International Women’s Day stresses the urgency of making sure refugee girls and young women receive an education.

    By Carol Zimmermann
  • Women inside and outside the Vatican sing the praises of Pope Francis

    Women inside and outside the Vatican sing the praises of Pope Francis

    • Mar 10, 2019

    On Friday’s celebration of International Women’s Day, several of the Vatican’s highest-ranking women praised Pope Francis for the steps he has taken to include more women in leadership roles.

    By Elise Harris
  • Christians and Jews must join to fight hatred, promote women, pope says

    Christians and Jews must join to fight hatred, promote women, pope says

    • Mar 8, 2019

    Engaging in any form of anti-Semitism is a direct contradiction with the Christian faith, Pope Francis said.

    By Cindy Wooden
  • Irish nun receives Women of Courage Award for work in South Sudan

    Irish nun receives Women of Courage Award for work in South Sudan

    • Mar 8, 2019

    Spreading the Gospel in a place where hate or love are doled out based on tribal membership is a hard task but, since 2008, Sister Orla Treacy of the Irish Loreto Sisters has risen to the occasion. On March 7, the day before International Women’s Day, she was recognized again for her efforts.

    By Jacob Comello
  • Progressive women critical of Church say they’re determined to stay

    • Mar 9, 2018

    Catholic women at the Voice of Faith conference are the first to say that they are angry, but not enough to leave the Church.

    By Claire Giangravè
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