Women are braver than
men, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Speaking at his weekly general audience, the pope said "this
is a thing of mine, an opinion of mine: women are more
courageous than men", sparking a resounding round of applause.
The pope cited the Biblical story of Judith who "led her
people to victory...courageous in her faith and actions" in
getting to Assyrian general Holofernes and beheading him, an act
depicted by countless artists.
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