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Article: Pope endorses need to widen women's role But the question is how far the `new feminism' will be allowed to go
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- March 29, 1996
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The pope says the Roman Catholic Church is in need of a woman's
touch. The question remains: How far will the reach extend?
Pope John Paul etched deeper Thursday the dual identity of women
in the church: blocked from power but hailed as powerful agents to
shape and revitalize the faith.
In a document examining religious life, the pope endorsed
"providing room for women to participate . . . at all levels,"
including having a greater hand in training priests and setting
church agendas. His statement could lead to increased participation
of women in the political sphere, such as Vatican diplomacy.
But the 201-page text gives no clear direction on how to make the
reforms and create ...