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Women Priests: Vocations Forbidden
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Women Priests: Vocations Forbidden

2025-01-28 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.7

Documentary

This film follows a group of free-spirited, courageous, and inspired women who feel a deep calling to serve as Catholic priests. Despite their unwavering faith and dedication, they face a rigid barrier: the Church's refusal to recognize their vocation. Determined to understand why, these women embark on a bold investigation into the heart of the Vatican, one of the last strongholds of institutionalized misogyny, challenging centuries of tradition to uncover the reasons behind this powerful and injust prohibition.

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Directors
Marie Mandy
Production companies
Cinéphage Productions, Clin d'oeil Films
Countries
Belgium, France
Status
Released

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Jacqueline StraubElle même
Christina MoreiraElle même
Myra BrownElle même

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