2024-02-08 17:58:19
Pope Francis wants to give more importance to women in the Church. In the introduction to the book “Should Masculinization in the Church End? A Critical Discussion of the Principles of Hans von Balthasar,” the Pope wrote about the specifics of the relationship between the Church and women.
Monsignor Joji Vadakara, Vatican News
Pope Francis said that women’s opinions are not given enough importance in the Church, but the contribution of women to the growth of the Church communities through prayer, reflection and action is great. Salesian nuns Linda Pocher, Lucia Vantini, and Fr. The Pope wrote about the importance of women in the Church in the introduction to the book released yesterday, titled “Should masculinization in the Church end? A critical discussion of the principles of Hans von Balthasar”, a compilation of the lectures of the theologian Luca Castiglioni.
The Pope wrote that in recent times the voice of women has not been given much importance in the Church, but the Church has much to learn from women. The Pope stated that the Church is a community of men and women who share the same faith and baptism, and that there is a need to listen to both groups in order to free the Church from masculinization. By listening to women who have a perspective different from their own, the Pope wrote, it is possible to rethink plans and priorities in the Church community. Pope Francis reminded us that women’s opinions are often different from men’s voices, that they may seem completely new in ways of thinking and perspectives, but that by considering them, we can grow even more.
The Pope wrote that there is a need for patience, mutual respect, listening and an openness to learn from others. That is how we can grow as one people of God walking together. It was with this intention in mind that he invited a female theologian to speak to the cardinals, the pope said. The Pope wrote that the starting point for thinking about the importance of women is the principles of Hans von Balthasar regarding the relationship of the Holy Mother and Peter to the Church.
In the introduction, the Pope stated that we need to seek the help of the Holy Spirit to help find a language suitable for communicating with men and women in the Church and in the world today. The Pope added that the ecclesiastical relationship between men and women is a very important fact for him. These thoughts, the Pope wrote, can help make the Church a more open place to think and help in prayer.
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