Pope Francis told members of the synod on synodality that they should respect and honour the faith of all baptised Catholics, including the women, trusting "the holy, faithful people of God", who continue to believe even when their pastors act like dictators.
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Even as Catholic women take a historic step as voting members of the Synod of Bishops, former Irish President Mary McAleese slammed the Vatican Oct. 13 in a parallel gathering in Rome calling for more equality for women.
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