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Letter from Rome: Synod of Bishops is not a Vatican office Imprecise language leads to confusion and lack of understanding is reinforced by using the wrong words Nathalie Becquart, a French Catholic religious sister and member of the Congregation of Xavieres, is the first woman to have the right to vote in the Synod of Bishops. (Photo: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP) Pope Francis' decision to appoint Xaverian Sister Nathalie Becquart as one of two co-undersecretaries at the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops is a truly historic moment for the Catholic Church. The 52-year-old French religious i...

The Vatican (Image: GETTY) It was the first time since the 1400s that a living pontiff has stood down, and Benedict's presence continues to be felt throughout the Vatican. Critics claim Benedict continues to hamper Francis, and his bid to rid the Catholic church of its seemingly outdated traditions. The spat between the two has left many observers fearing for the fate of the church - especially if Francis is unable to fulfil his mandate of dragging Catholicism into the 21st century. But one decision Benedict made left Vatican insiders, and worshippers alike, furious after he went behind the c...

Pope gives nun voting rights in Synod of Bishops The pope has appointed a woman as an undersecretary to the synod for the first time UCA News reporter Updated: February 08, 2021 07:00 AM GMT Trending Pope Francis holds a candle during a Mass on the World Day of Consecrated Life at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Feb. 2. (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP) Pope Francis has made history by appointing a nun as an undersecretary to the Synod of Bishops with voting rights. The pope on Feb. 5 appointed 52-year-old Sister Nathalie Becquart from France, giving her voting rights i...

Pope Francis on Saturday appointed a woman as an undersecretary to the Synod of Bishops for the first time, reported BBC. She was named to the position alongside Father Luis Marín de San Martin. Sister Nathalie Becquart will have voting rights in the Synod of Bishops – an advisory body for the pope that debates major matters related to the Roman Catholic Church. Sister Becquart, who belongs to France, has worked as a consultant with the synod since 2019. Becquart said that the appointment was a call to “serve the Universal Church”, reported Vatican News. The main job is “to help an...

Pope Francis has been in charge since 2013 (Image: GETTY) She added: "I think he is very keen on bringing women into the Vatican, which is terrifying for the old guard of Benedict. "They really would not like the idea at all, but Francis is aware that things have to change otherwise the church will go under." Cardinal Grech commended Francis' decision by saying it "emphasised the need that the entire church reflect on the place and role of women within the church". The alleged row between the two popes began after Benedict controversially stepped down in 2013, paving the way for Francis to ta...