Letter to Women - Beijing Conference

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Brief History

The United Nations held its Fourth Conference on Women in September 1995. In anticipation of the conference, Pope John Paul II released a letter commending those women who have demonstrated 'courageous initiative in defending the dignity of womanhood',  in adverse circumstances. The pope appeals to states, nations, and international organizations to support efforts to better the situations and conditions in which women work and live. The letter devotes several paragraphs to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The pope states, "The church sees in Mary the highest expression of the feminine genius, and she finds in her a source of constant inspiration." [LWB 10]

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Introduction United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women Theme: "Action for Equality, Development and Peace" Solutions must be based on inherent dignity of women 2-3 A unique role in humanizing society 3-5 Women bear hardest burden of abortion 6-9

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This document is found at: Papal Letter Prepares for Beijing Conference Letter of His Holiness John Paul II to Mrs. Gertrude Mongella-Secretary General of the Fourth World Conference on Women of the United Nations Note: To locate a specific quote once you have reached the document, use ctrl+f to search.

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AAS ; Origins 25:9 (July 27, 1995): 137-143 This Internet connection, Ewtn, which in turn uses: The Catholic Resource Network: Trinity Communications Data: 703-791-4336 / Telnet: CRNET.ORG

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