Vatican synod is opening the door a bit wider for Catholic women but they've been knocking for more than 100 years

Sister Nathalie Becquart's appointment as undersecretary to the synod marks a breakthrough in the Catholic Church, illustrating a move towards inclusivity and synodality, akin to sharing coffee together.

Cardinal Mario Grech acknowledged Becquart's role, stating, "A door has been opened," reflecting an important shift towards acknowledging women's contributions in church matters, a perspective long sought by many.

The current synod focuses on "communion, participation, and mission," making women's role central to discussions, indicating a changing dynamic within church governance that had historically sidelined female voices.

Historically, women, though excluded from formal church proceedings, have been critical observers and commentators, engaging discourse on church governance since the very first Vatican Council in 1869.

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