Pope Francis has visited other prisons, but this was the first time on his travels as pope that he visited one just for women. He was greeted by women standing with their babies in their arms. 

All the women who responded to this survey still identify themselves as Catholic, however far they may have strayed from a consistent practice of the faith they were raised in.

The church may benefit from a more deliberate effort to reach out to Catholic women.

The march’s rallying call last January became even more poignant in the year that followed.

Catholic women may be poised to help Democrats in 2018.