Pope says feminine genius needed in age of insecurity, confusion

Published: 2004-01-16

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The mission of every woman is to recognize and live her vocation of feminine genius, especially in an age of insecurity and confusion, said Pope John Paul II. In a speech to participants of a national congress sponsored by the Italian Women's Center, the pope highlighted the importance of the center's work in "helping women carry out their role in society more responsibly. Humanity has noticed with growing intensity the need to offer meaning and purpose in a world in which every day new problems crop up that generate insecurity and confusion," he said. Given the growing participation of women in every sphere of civil, economic, religious and family life, the pope said, "This asks of you your constant attention to the problems that emerge and your generous foresight in confronting them."

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