The Contribution of Women and Religion to History

Who is missing from the PBS special "MAKERS: Women Who Make America"?

Theology Has Consequences: What Policies Will Pope Francis Champion?

My observation is that the recent papal election only serves to reinforce and re-inscribe the Vatican’s power.

Bergoglio’s “Jesuitical” Reaction to Argentina’s Dirty War

An interview with Mary E. Hunt on the papal transition.

March 12 Women-Church Convergence Press Release: Where are the Women?

Where are the Catholic women as the Cardinals meet in secrecy to elect from among themselves the next leader of the Catholic Church? Where is the other half of the Conclave?Where are the Catholic women as the Cardinals meet in secrecy to elect from among themselves the next leader of the Catholic Church? Where is the other half of the Conclave? Some women are protesting in St. Peter's Square demanding an equal part in the institutional church. Other women are in the parish pews praying for the next pope. But the vast majority of young and seasoned Catholic women are making their own choices about their faith and their lives. They are working to eradicate injustice, ministering to those in need, and celebrating the goodness of creation. They are exercising their moral authority despite the exclusionary ways of the hierarchy.

Sept 6-8, 2013, Sisterly Conversations - Coming Out: A Life-long Process in Faith

Screen shot 2013-03-12 at 1.12.16 PM Join Virginia Mollenkott and Mary E. Hunt for a retreat on the topic of "Coming Out: A Life-long Process in Faith" on September 6-8, 2013 at the Kirkridge Retreat Center in Bangor, PA.

March 8 "Conclave a 'farce' when women have no say" with Mary E. Hunt on CBC News

Screen shot 2013-03-11 at 2.14.21 PMMary Hunt, co-founder of the Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual, says the conclave process for electing a new pope isn't transparent or democratic You can watch the whole video here at the CBC's website (The video follows a brief ad): http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/ID/2341586799/.

Catholic Patriarchy: What the Papal Transition Means and What Feminists Can Do About It

No matter who is elected, the process is mortally flawed because it represents a model of church that is long out of date.

March 2013 Prayer: Praise Women Leaders for International Women's Day

By Diann L. Neu | Praise to you, women leaders of the seven continents, for your many works of justice.