Skip to content

A Group of Religious Sisters Are Grateful That Women Can Vote in Upcoming Synod

A global group of religious sisters say they are grateful to Pope Francis for his recent announcement that women will have a vote in the upcoming Synod of Bishops. The International Union of Superiors General says it welcomed the decision with “great joy and gratitude,” adding that the Holy Father’s announcement is a sign the Church’s tent is growing and greater dialogue is likely to follow. President of the International Union of Superiors General, Sister Nadia Coppa, joins to share her reaction when she heard women will have a vote in the Synod and what she thinks it means for the Church. Sr. Nadia tells us in what ways her group is preparing for the upcoming Synod. Sr. Nadia was elected one year ago as the new president of the IUSG. She explains more about this past year and what the main issues she has focused on are.

Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today

Share

Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican

Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.

I agree that EWTN will keep me informed about news, faith stories and how to best support their work. You will never receive e-mails from us that you do not want to receive. You can unsubscribe any time. For more information on how to unsubscribe, our privacy practices, and how we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy, please review our Privacy Policy.

More news related to this article

Cardinal Joseph Zen. | Rock Li via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Cardinal Zen meets Pope Francis, prays at Benedict XVI’s tomb

The 90-year-old cardinal was in Rome for two days after the Hong Kong authorities temporarily released his passport.

Pope Francis Urges Consecrated Men and Women to Cultivate ‘an Intense Interior Life’

On the 28th World Day of Consecrated Life, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of cultivating “an intense spiritual life” that is nourished by Eucharistic adoration, intercessory prayer, and silence.

LIVE | Pope Francis in South Sudan | Meeting with Bishops, Priests & Seminarians

LIVE | Pope Francis’ Meeting with Bishops, Priests and Seminarians of South Sudan in the Cathedral of Saint

Will Pope Francis Visit Belgium in 2023? A Historic Journey in the Making

Celebrating 600 Years of Louvain University: Anticipation Builds for a Papal Visit to Belgium

Vatican weighing Trump invitation to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

The Vatican secretary of state responded to President Donald Trump’s proposal for a body to oversee reconstruction of

Pope Francis condemns reported Israeli sniper attack on Gaza Catholic church

In the latest sign of escalating strain between the Holy See and Israel over the mounting civilian death

LIVE
FROM THE VATICAN

Be present live on EWTNVatican.com