Vatican diplomat: Women should play a much greater role in peace processes (Holy See Mission)

In brief

Msgr. Robert Murphy, the interim chargé d’affaires for the Holy See Mission to the United Nations, called for increased female leadership to help build and maintain peace. Speaking at a United Nations forum, Murphy stated that women should play a larger role in processes designed to heal societies damaged by violence and chaos.

Murphy noted that while women make essential contributions to peace, achieving greater involvement requires specific actions that allow women to exercise leadership.