The appointments are part of an ongoing effort to give a greater role to women in the work of the Roman Curia offices, the central administration of the Catholic church.
Pope Francis has wisely called abortion “the death penalty for the unborn.” As difficult as it is, I believe that Catholics and other people of goodwill should oppose both deliberate forms of killing. I admire these people who courageously defend the right to life of the murderers of their loved ones.
“Rejoice and be glad!” is what Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount. It’s also the title of Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation on holiness in everyday life.
