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More than half of Catholics are women. However, decisions that affect all Catholics are made only by men. Tell Pope Francis why this must change.

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Women have voting rights in future synods._

In recent synods, religious brothers have been given voting rights. Religious sisters have exactly the same official standing as religious brothers. Yet no sister has ever been given the same voting right. In October 2019, the Synod on Amazonia is planned and we want religious sisters to cast their first votes here.

Women begin assuming Vatican leadership roles._

Pope Francis has appointed three female Undersecretaries under his leadership. But no woman has ever been appointed to the most senior levels of the Roman Curia, despite these positions being open to women. Let’s overcome this glass ceiling for women at the global head office of the Catholic Church.

Ambassador Guide

Use this guide to be our local ambassador in your town, and help us spread the message of gender equality in the leadership of the Catholic Church!

Global Prayer for Equality

A global prayer that we encourage our supporters to pray every Thursday, in partnership with Fahr Monastery and Prioress Irene Gassman. Download and share the prayer with your family, friends, parish and school group.

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Presentation

This document aims to give our readers an overview of the current leadership and decision-making structures at the Vatican as well as a brief history of women in leadership. It will outline three concrete areas of change needed to make gender equality a priority in the Catholic Church_

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This animation explains the structure of the departments and leadership opportunities in the Church. With so many potential decision-making roles there are plenty of opportunities for women to have an influence_

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Women have voting rights in future synods._

Women begin assuming Vatican leadership roles._

An official process of change to bring women to leadership roles at all levels in the Catholic Church._

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#overcomingsilence

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PLAY VIDEO

Make yourself heard_

What can be done?_

Women have voting rights in future synods._

Women begin assuming Vatican leadership roles._

An official process of change to bring women to leadership roles at all levels in the Catholic Church._

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Download our resources_

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