There are no second-class Christians, Pope Francis said. The laity, including women, and the clergy all have special gifts to edify the church in unity and holiness. "The laity are not in last place.

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Pope Francis' yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church closed Saturday with recommendations that fell short of giving women more equity as hoped but reflected the pope's aims for a church ...

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Swap your car for this electric scooter VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis' yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church closed Saturday with recommendations that fell short of giving women more ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis’ yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church closed Saturday with recommendations that fell short of giving women more equity as hoped, but reflected the ...