The Catholic Church has never really come to terms with women. What I object to is being treated either as Madonnas or Mary Magdalenes. (Shirley Williams)

The Catholic Church has never really come to terms with women. What I object to is being treated either as Madonnas or Mary Magdalenes.

Shirley Williams

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