Pope Francis faced criticism from the Catholic University of Louvain for his views on women's roles in the Church during his Belgium visit.
Pope Francis faced backlash from the Catholic University of Louvain during his visit to Belgium for asserting that women serve primarily as "fertile" nurturers within the Church. The university criticized his views as "deterministic and reductive," highlighting the need for a "paradigm shift" in how women are perceived in the Church. Despite some reforms under his papacy, such as allowing women to hold high-ranking positions, he continues to oppose women serving as priests or deacons.
September 28, 2024
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