From Megan Williams, of CBC News: "As the Catholic Church mourns the death of Pope Francis and its all-male College of Cardinals prepares to elect his successor, some say an…
From John Longhurst, of the Winnipeg Free Press: "It’s been almost two weeks since Pope Francis died. Accolades and appreciation have been expressed for his 12 years as leader of…
Jeanie McKibbon, a CNWE member in Calgary, spoke with Calgary Eyeopener's Loren McGinnis, and Angela Knight about some of her thoughts on the death of Pope Francis - the person,…
From the CBC Website: Pope Francis, whose 12-year papacy ushered in a more open, welcoming Catholic Church that prioritized empathy for the poor and disenfranchised — including Indigenous victims of Canada's…
The Catholic Network for Women’s Equality (CNWE) joins with Catholics in Canada and people around the world in deep sadness regarding the death of Pope Francis. In our mourning, we…
As a lifelong feminist and member of the Catholic Network for Women’s Equality (CNWE), the workings of recent papacies and the Vatican have often been a source of anger and…
The Synod on Synodality Process In 2021, Pope Francis initiated a process to seek global input from Catholics about how we could become a more synodal church. “Synodality” (walking together)…
Catholic Network for Women’s Equality (CNWE), Canada welcomes the Vatican declaration (December 18) approving blessings for same-gender couples. The document, “Fiducia Supplicans: On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings” from the…
As I reflect on our last day in Rome, I will remember it as a day of powerful public witness, prayerful remembrance, and deep gratitude. We gathered for the “Walk…
Virginia Lafond When I quickly wrote my ‘Roman Elizabeth Story’ on Saturday morning, I very well knew it needed editing. I did edit it as best I could in the…