Kate McElwee
@dearmisskate.bsky.social
Executive Director of the Women's Ordination Conference, based in Rome, Italy. #OrdainWomen
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Is the Vatican shutting down synodal discussion of women deacons? Some worry about the latest ‘patriarchal stalling tactic.’
Reporting from @heidischlumpf.bsky.social:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/schlumf-wome...
Reporting from @heidischlumpf.bsky.social:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/schlumf-wome...
Will the Women Deacons Debate Doom Synodality?
Is the Vatican shutting down synodal discussion of women deacons?
www.commonwealmagazine.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Is the Vatican shutting down synodal discussion of women deacons? Some worry about the latest ‘patriarchal stalling tactic.’
Reporting from @heidischlumpf.bsky.social:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/schlumf-wome...
Reporting from @heidischlumpf.bsky.social:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/schlumf-wome...
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Kate McElwee shares about WOC's "pink smoke" over the Vatican event at the opening of the recent conclave -- see photos and more here! www.womensordination.org/pink-smoke-r...
Pink Smoke Rises in Rome 2025 - Women's Ordination Conference
Pink Smoke Rises Above the Patriachy ahead of the 2025 Conclave Before any white or black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, our bright pink smoke billowed out over the Vatican. With the wo...
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June 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Kate McElwee shares about WOC's "pink smoke" over the Vatican event at the opening of the recent conclave -- see photos and more here! www.womensordination.org/pink-smoke-r...
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#CónclaveRTVE | La @ordainwomen.bsky.social lucha por la igualdad de oportunidades entre hombres y mujeres en la Iglesia católica
🗣️"Un cónclave solo de hombres es una celebración del patriarcado", dice Kate McElwee (@dearmisskate.bsky.social), directora ejecutiva
🎙️Isa Jiménez 🎥 Álvaro Bravo
🗣️"Un cónclave solo de hombres es una celebración del patriarcado", dice Kate McElwee (@dearmisskate.bsky.social), directora ejecutiva
🎙️Isa Jiménez 🎥 Álvaro Bravo
May 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#CónclaveRTVE | La @ordainwomen.bsky.social lucha por la igualdad de oportunidades entre hombres y mujeres en la Iglesia católica
🗣️"Un cónclave solo de hombres es una celebración del patriarcado", dice Kate McElwee (@dearmisskate.bsky.social), directora ejecutiva
🎙️Isa Jiménez 🎥 Álvaro Bravo
🗣️"Un cónclave solo de hombres es una celebración del patriarcado", dice Kate McElwee (@dearmisskate.bsky.social), directora ejecutiva
🎙️Isa Jiménez 🎥 Álvaro Bravo
Reflecting back on this piece I wrote for @ncronline.bsky.social on the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' pontificate: "The evolution of Pope Francis on women: Some movement, but more needed" www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
The evolution of Pope Francis on women: Some movement, but more needed
Pope Francis' 10-year record on women in church management, ministry and even ordination is not the fireworks of change many pray for, but there has been movement, says the executive director of the W...
www.ncronline.org
April 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Reflecting back on this piece I wrote for @ncronline.bsky.social on the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' pontificate: "The evolution of Pope Francis on women: Some movement, but more needed" www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
POPE FRANCIS, PASTOR-PONTIFF, REVITALIZED GLOBAL CATHOLIC CHURCH www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...
POPE FRANCIS, PASTOR-PONTIFF, REVITALIZED GLOBAL CATHOLIC CHURCH
Pope Francis, a transformative figure who revitalized the hopes of millions of Catholics after decades of scandal, stagnation and increasing social irrelevancy for the global church, died April 21.
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April 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
POPE FRANCIS, PASTOR-PONTIFF, REVITALIZED GLOBAL CATHOLIC CHURCH www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...
Feeling very emotional about the passing of Pope Francis this morning. Here is the Women's Ordination Conference's statement, and my photo from 2013 in Assisi when I first saw Pope Francis up close: www.womensordination.org/2025/04/wome...
April 21, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Feeling very emotional about the passing of Pope Francis this morning. Here is the Women's Ordination Conference's statement, and my photo from 2013 in Assisi when I first saw Pope Francis up close: www.womensordination.org/2025/04/wome...
Cardinal Robert McElroy steps onto Washington 'tightrope' as new archbishop www.ncronline.org/news/cardina...
Cardinal Robert McElroy steps onto Washington 'tightrope' as new archbishop
In his installation Mass, McElroy addressed some of the nation's current tensions but also emphasized the need for hope and dignity.
www.ncronline.org
March 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Cardinal Robert McElroy steps onto Washington 'tightrope' as new archbishop www.ncronline.org/news/cardina...
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'Millions will die,' Catholic humanitarian organizations warn, if halt in US aid continues religionnews.com/2025/02/13/c... @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social
'Millions will die,' Catholic humanitarian organizations warn, if halt in US aid continues
(RNS) — Leaders of Caritas Internationalis and other Catholic groups say they are hoping to appeal to Trump officials' 'better natures.'
religionnews.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
'Millions will die,' Catholic humanitarian organizations warn, if halt in US aid continues religionnews.com/2025/02/13/c... @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social
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BREAKING: Pope Francis has been hospitalized for tests and to continue the treatment of his ongoing bronchitis, the Vatican said reut.rs/4gFNobC
February 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
BREAKING: Pope Francis has been hospitalized for tests and to continue the treatment of his ongoing bronchitis, the Vatican said reut.rs/4gFNobC
Bishop Asks Trump to ‘Have Mercy’ on Immigrants and Gay Children
Bishop Asks Trump to ‘Have Mercy’ on Immigrants and Gay Children
The direct appeal to President Trump at the start of the first full day of his presidency was a remarkable moment at a National Cathedral event that traditionally has not been political.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Bishop Asks Trump to ‘Have Mercy’ on Immigrants and Gay Children
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Gisèle Pelicot stood with her head held high in a courtroom in Avignon, France, on Thursday as the verdicts in the four-month rape trial of her ex-husband and 50 other men were read. Her image has become a symbol of female strength around the world, our critic writes.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Gisèle Pelicot stood with her head held high in a courtroom in Avignon, France, on Thursday as the verdicts in the four-month rape trial of her ex-husband and 50 other men were read. Her image has become a symbol of female strength around the world, our critic writes.
Read more: nyti.ms/49MwR3U
Read more: nyti.ms/49MwR3U
The Rev. James Callan, "Renegade" Catholic Priest, Dies at 77 www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/n...
The Rev. James Callan, Renegade Catholic Priest, Dies at 77
He was excommunicated in 1999 after allowing women to celebrate Mass, blessing same-sex unions and offering communion to non-Catholics.
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2024 at 1:55 PM
The Rev. James Callan, "Renegade" Catholic Priest, Dies at 77 www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/n...
"I waited long enough to get any direction from the USCCB" — Bishop John Stowe
Bishop Stowe blesses 3 women in ceremony recognizing lay ministry roles
Nearly four years since Pope Francis changed canon law to allow women to be installed as lectors and acolytes, some dioceses are moving ahead with ceremonies to formally recognize women in those minis...
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December 16, 2024 at 2:15 PM
"I waited long enough to get any direction from the USCCB" — Bishop John Stowe
Fr. Jim faced controversy for advocating the ordination of women, marrying gay couples, and inviting non-Catholics to participate in communion.
Father James Callan, Spiritus Christi founder and advocate for change, dies
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — News10NBC has confirmed the passing of retired pastor Father James Callan, known affectionately as Father Jim, who died on Saturday.Fr. Jim was instrumental in founding the progressi...
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December 16, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Fr. Jim faced controversy for advocating the ordination of women, marrying gay couples, and inviting non-Catholics to participate in communion.
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News: Pope Francis met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican on Thursday, their first face-to-face encounter in three years, as the pontiff has become more vocal in his criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza. For @reuters.com:
Vatican officials, Palestinian president discuss Gaza's 'very serious' needs
Pope Francis met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican on Thursday, their first face-to-face encounter in three years, as the pontiff has become more vocal in his criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
www.reuters.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:52 PM
News: Pope Francis met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican on Thursday, their first face-to-face encounter in three years, as the pontiff has become more vocal in his criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza. For @reuters.com:
Le donne cattoliche scioperano! #CatholicWomenStrike
Le donne cattoliche scioperano - True News.
Catholic Women Strike: lo sciopero globale contro il sessismo nella Chiesa in occasione della Quaresima 2025: "Gli uomini ordinati decidono i parametri e il ritmo della sinodalità, e quando i tempi so...
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December 5, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Le donne cattoliche scioperano! #CatholicWomenStrike
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Apartment hunters across the Eternal City are worried their searches might also be eternal, with the long-term rental market in Rome drying up as landlords seek to cash in on short-term rentals for pilgrims during the 2025 Roman Catholic Holy Year. A special report for @reuters.com:
Renters in Rome struggle as coming Holy Year dries up housing market
Apartment hunters across the Eternal City are worried their searches might also be eternal, with the long-term rental market in Rome drying up as landlords seek to cash in on short-term rentals for pilgrims during the 2025 Roman Catholic Holy Year.
www.reuters.com
December 5, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Apartment hunters across the Eternal City are worried their searches might also be eternal, with the long-term rental market in Rome drying up as landlords seek to cash in on short-term rentals for pilgrims during the 2025 Roman Catholic Holy Year. A special report for @reuters.com:
"Our hope is to make visible what is often invisible" www.ncronline.org/news/catholi... #CatholicWomenStrike #OrdainWomen Thanks @heidischlumpf.bsky.social @ncronline.bsky.social
Catholic women urged to 'strike' over inequality in the church
In response to the synod on synodality's punting on issues of women's leadership, the Women's Ordination Conference is planning a walkout during Lent to protest the pace of reform in the church.
www.ncronline.org
December 3, 2024 at 12:51 PM
"Our hope is to make visible what is often invisible" www.ncronline.org/news/catholi... #CatholicWomenStrike #OrdainWomen Thanks @heidischlumpf.bsky.social @ncronline.bsky.social
Our new campaign, #CatholicWomenStrike announced in @theguardian.com today. Striking from sexism... Lent 2025! #OrdainWomen
Catholic women urged to strike over ‘betrayal’ on ordination
Pope Francis and cardinals accused of ignoring calls to give women greater leadership roles
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Our new campaign, #CatholicWomenStrike announced in @theguardian.com today. Striking from sexism... Lent 2025! #OrdainWomen