re: #1 aagcobb

Obviously the Catholic Church holds some regressive beliefs, particularly about women, contraception and homosexuality. But Francis change in tone to emphasize economic justice and being less judgmental is a big improvement, and we should welcome that.

aagcob —No, we should welcome nothing less than equality. The Pope is still speaking to only 50% of the population.

Either women are human beings or we are not.

Peace cannot come without Justice.

Justice cannot come without equality.

Economic Justice cannot happen unless women are fully able to control their reproduction.

His words fall very short.