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Pope Francis Breaks Tradition, Allows Women to Vote at Bishops' Meeting

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Pope Francis Breaks Tradition, Allows Women to Vote at Bishops' Meeting
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Pope Francis has allowed women to vote at an upcoming meeting of bishops, marking a historic reform that reflects his hopes to give women greater decision-making responsibilities and laypeople more say in the life of the Catholic Church. Until now, only men could vote at the Synod of Bishops, a Vatican body that gathers the world's bishops together for periodic meetings. The changes approved by Francis will allow five religious sisters and 70 non-bishop members, half of whom will be women, to have a vote. The move has been praised by Catholic women's groups as a significant step forward.

Topics:worldreligion#catholic-church#laypeople#pope-francis#religion#synod-of-bishops#womens-rights
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  1. In a historic shift, Pope Francis allows women to vote at bishops' meetings  NPR
  2. Pope Will Allow Women to Vote at Meeting of Bishops  The New York Times
  3. Pope allows women to vote at upcoming bishops' meeting  The Associated Press
  4. Pope Francis Allows Women to Vote in Bishops' Assembly for First Time  The Wall Street Journal
  5. 'Crack in the stained glass ceiling': Pope gives women right to vote at crucial bishop meeting  USA TODAY

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