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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicole Winfield

Women's role in Catholic Church tops agenda as Pope Francis opens second phase of big reform project

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Pope Francis opened the second phase of his big Catholic reform project Wednesday, with widespread calls for women to take up more positions of responsibility in the church topping the agenda but ordained ministry still ruled out.

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