A woman in Providence, R.I., is seen at St. Gabriel's Call outreach in this undated photo. The program of the Diocese of Providence assists expectant mothers in Rhode Island with necessary items for their babies and offers them loving support throughout their pregnancies. (CNS photo/courtesy Diocese of Providence)
Women pray at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cairo April 23, 2017. The issue of the role of women in the church came up repeatedly in listening sessions preparing for the Synod of Bishops on synodality. (CNS photo/Mohamed Abd El Ghany, Reuters)