Media CenterEWTN: Archbishop Auza on the Extraordinary and Heroic Work of Women
On March 13 and 18, Vatican spokesperson Archbishop Auza addressed the United Nations, speaking on the tremendous value women bring to society -- value that at times is marginalized and goes unappreciated. In his comments he offered praise for Dr. Carolyn Woo, the president of Catholic Relief Services. From EWTN:
The recognition of women’s special and integral role in human progress cannot overlook the dignity of women as wives, mothers and a voice for the vulnerable, a Vatican official told the United Nations this month.
“Women’s essential contributions to the development of society through their dedication to their family and to raising the next generation is inadequately acknowledged,” said Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations. “Sometimes their invisible and often heroic service is even disparaged as an antiquated and unwholesome model of feminine life.”...
Speaking on March 18, Archbishop Auza expanded on these themes, discussing the role of women in human development. He praised a number of women – including Dr. Carolyn Woo, the President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services; Magalie Dresse, owner of Caribbean Craft Haiti; and Sister Norma Pimentel, executive director of Catholic Catholics of the Rio Grande Valley – along with female saints and blesseds for their role in aiding the development of persons.
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