Pope Francis is praying all month for a respect for women, “that all cultures may respect the rights and dignity of women.”

Feminine faces, believed to be part of a fresco of Mary, are seen on the top level of the ancient Mamertine prison in Rome in this 2010 file photo.  (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Feminine faces, believed to be part of a fresco of Mary, are seen on the top level of the ancient Mamertine prison in Rome in this 2010 file photo. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Take a look at some recent articles on our website and other Catholic sites about the role of women in the church and society:

Another point of pride for local Catholic women: today marks the anniversary of Mother Frances Cabrini’s first miracle. The Diocese of Phoenix has a 40-some-yer-old parish named in her honor in Camp Verde.

Mother Cabrini’s first miracle is a story CatholicHistory.net taught me earlier this week via the Son Rise Morning Show on Immaculate Heart Radio 1310AM. In wanting to read more, I found this article from Salem Catholic worth sharing. It’s about the brother of the “miracle baby,” the beneficiary of the first miracle attributed to St. Frances Cabrini.

Not in the reading mood? Fr. James reflects on Pope Francis’ universal prayer intention for March 2014.