Mulieris Dignitatem

[Mulieris Dignitatem]
Year: 
1988
Public: 
Publisher: 
Catholic Truth Society
Pages: 
76
Moral assessment: 
Type: Thought
Nothing inappropriate.
Requires prior general knowledge of the subject.
Readers with knowledgeable about the subject matter.
Contains doctrinal errors of some importance.
Whilst not being explicitly against the faith, the general approach or its main points are ambiguous or opposed to the Church’s teachings.
Incompatible with Catholic doctrine.
Literary quality: 
Recommendable: 
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The rating of the different categories comes from the opinion of Delibris' collaborators

On the Dignity and Vocation of Women in the Marian Year.

The Apostolic Letter Mulieris Dignitatem (On the Dignity and Vocation of Women) was promulgated by Saint John Paul II on August 15, 1988, on the occasion of the Marian Year. In this document, the Pope offers a profound reflection on the identity, dignity, and mission of women in the Church and society, in light of Sacred Scripture and Christian teaching.

Mulieris Dignitatem is a defense of the dignity of women from a Christian perspective. Saint John Paul II not only emphasizes the equality between men and women, but also delves into the richness of their difference and complementarity.

This document remains a fundamental reference in the debate on the role of women in the Church and in the contemporary world, promoting a balanced vision between equal rights and the recognition of feminine identity within God's plan.

Author: Redacción Delibris, Italy
Update on: Mar 2025