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Does it really matter Yes, because we are all subject to a medieval theology of women on which Catholic Church leaders, including Pope Francis, base their promotion of public policies that compromise women’s health and lives around the world.
About 3,000 Iraqi female candidates are preparing to start campaigning for parliamentary elections, a record high. Also this week, the Senate rejected a bill to remove military commanders from decisions over the prosecution of sexual assault cases in the armed forces.
The Supreme Court blocked Arizona from enforcing a ban on most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Also this week, the strike down of the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality rules could impact the representation of women on the Internet.
A year ago many nuns were under Vatican censure for emphasizing social justice and not doing more to oppose abortion and homosexuality. Today, they say Pope Francis is steering a better course and some express hope he will move the Church toward female ordination.
The Supreme Court heard arguments March 27 in a case that challenges the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal law that defines marriage as between one man and one woman.
