Letter to Women (The Pope Speaks to Women)

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By Pope John Paul II

Letter of Pope John Paul II to women throughout the world, dated 29 June 1995 and written on the eve of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. The Pope thanks women in their many roles, acknowledges that history has often marginalised them and expresses regret for any blame borne by members of the Church. He calls for real equality in pay, career advancement and family rights, condemns sexual violence and exploitation, describes men and women as complementary, and presents Mary as the highest expression of the feminine genius.

Publisher: Paulines Publications Africa, Nairobi (booklet edition).

The cover shown is of another English edition of this document. The copy we supply is the Paulines Publications Africa edition.