Pontifical Council for the Laity Hosts Conference on Women

(08 Feb 08 - RV) Women and their role in church and society is the subject of a three day conference underway in Rome, marking the 20^th anniversary of John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter Mulieris Dignitatem. Promoted by the Pontifical Council for the Laity, Friday’s session concentrated on problems faced by women in contemporary society. Veronica Scarsbrick reports.