https://freerepublic.com/tag/clairegiangrave/ en-us Sat, 18 Dec 2021 02:47:33 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4022221/posts Considered to be one of the most influential women at the Vatican, Becquart is optimistic about gender equality in the institution.VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Amid Pope Francis’ attempts to reform the hierarchical structures that have defined the Roman Catholic Church for centuries — structures that have in many ways limited the influence of lay people and especially women — few have had such a decisive say on shaping the future of the institution as Sister Nathalie Becquart. In February, the pope named the French religious sister of the Congregation of Xavières to become the undersecretary of the General Secretariat of... Religion News Service https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4022221/posts#comment Sat, 18 Dec 2021 02:47:33 GMT