Without them, no church will work. They make ceremonies, take care of churches, and come with grief. More The Catholic Church is still excluded from decision makingHead and the altar. NowThe first time, Catholic women across France declare themselves in strike.
Rapidly against sexism
The small badge in Mathildev’s line is ‘Catholic Woman On Strike’. He takes her next to another, in which he reads ‘sexually fast’. This is the lawyer 32 years of age, the usual church and a resident of Paris, Has decided to join the tired movement. “In these 40 days, this idea is actually opposed to these 40 days to express a deep misunderstanding of women in the present church,” he explains.
First, the mass completely ignored. “But I thought: ‘I will go, but I will try to take the badge,” he explained. This movement is on the 5th to April 17th to April 17 Put during the lentThe previous 40 days of the Easter reflect and sacrifice.
The demonstration is led by ‘Lu Committe de La Zub’ (Skirt Group) in France, A feminist Society It is campaigning for more gender equality within the church. According to the organization, women do nearly 80% of essential work in the Church.
Can find different ways to participate in others: From praying outside the church walls to refusing to donate money or away from unpaid tasks.
“In addition to the strict masculine government, the reality of the ground is that women are everywhere. Churches are rich in womenWhether in the parishioners, volunteers or sermon. They are everywhere, but they have that crystal ceiling that prevents them from approaching some responsibilities, ”the co -supporter of the skirt group explains Adenin’s. Already have more than 300 members The assets are constantly growing.
The French association has joined an international movement The Catholic Church was launched by the Women’s Regulatory Conference on the United States, an organization that is fighting for the hiring of deacons, priests and bishops.
“This is a kind of emergency response Passiveness of many decades“Adidelido said ‘EuroNius”. “There are work groups, commissions, statements … nothing will change. So this strike is an emergency shout: Let’s stop talking and stop writing documents. We are acting.”
“There is a real fear to lose power”
Until now, the official response of the bishops is the radio silence. In spite of the minor signs of progress, especially The first governor’s female appointment From the state of the Vatican city, enthusiasts say this is not enough. After the 2022 report that will be disastrous Independent Commission on Sexual Abuse in Church (Ciaz) The Church has demanded more female representation in the dome of the Church, and has changed a little.
But within the companySome people express their support, such as Antoine Guganheim. “When I heard about the movement for the first time, I thought: ‘What a great idea! When you are an enthusiast, you should propose the impact ideas,” explains this Catholic priest in Paris.
“But when talking to other priests about these problems, it is true that it is complicated. There is a real fear to lose power. For many women, that perspective is necessary for the church.
Caroline, a volunteer of the Church for a long time, said, “We are not trying to get rid of anything.” “We would like to show that there is nothing to be afraid to progress. We all have a place. “