Misogyny Is the Catholic Church’s Original Sin

Allowing female leadership could be the only way to save the ailing church

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When I was little, I wanted to be a priest. Our family was Catholic, and I was the most fervent. We celebrated every feast day. I crowned Mary with flowers in May and blessed my cat with holy water to honor St. Francis of Assisi. I once nearly scalded myself to…