The Pope's Statement Regarding Woman's Function is Unacceptable
During his visit to Belgium, the Pope made an unexpected remark during a speech about the role of women. He stated that women's roles are centered around care, devotion, and nurturing, which left many raising their eyebrows, even at a Catholic university.
Subsequently, the Catholic University of Louvain publicly expressed its disagreement and disapproval of the Pope's views on women's roles in both the Church and society. The university believed that everyone, regardless of their background, gender, or sexual orientation, should have the opportunity to grow and develop.
During his speech, the Pope referred to women as "fruitful nurturing, care, living devotion." He also pointed out his disapproval when a woman tries to emulate masculine qualities. He emphasized that women should embrace their femininity.
In response to the Pope's remarks, the university's rector, Françoise Smets, voiced her disagreement. She pointed out that men can also take on care-giving roles within a family. She also believed that women should not be limited to caring responsibilities but should be encouraged to take on more responsibilities beyond that.
Earlier this year, the Pope labeled "gender ideology" as the "ugliest" danger of the current era. He argued that this ideology eliminates differences and turns everything into the same thing, which, in his view, means eliminating humanity. However, the Pope also acknowledged that man and woman exist in a "fruitful tension."
The Pope's visit to Belgium is set to conclude with a mass in a stadium, where around 40,000 believers are expected to attend. After a day of cheers in Louvain-La-Neuve, as he had received the day before in Flemish Leuven, the Pope's journey in Belgium will end.
The Pope's remarks regarding women's roles focusing on care, devotion, and nurturing sparked a debate about gender and gender roles within the Catholic University of Louvain. The university expressed the belief that every individual, regardless of gender, should have equal opportunities for growth and development.
Françoise Smets, the university's rector, countered the Pope's views by emphasizing that both men and women can take on care-giving roles and that women should not be confined to caring responsibilities alone, advocating for equality and broader opportunities.
