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1994, April 15
 
The Vatican began allowing girl altar servers to assist Roman Catholic priests during services.  1
 
1995, March 30
 
The pope made a strong encyclical statement against abortion, birth control, in vitro fertilization, genetic manipulation, and euthanasia.  2
 
July 10
 
The pope issued an informal letter condemning bias against women and apologizing for the Church's own history of sex discrimination.  3
 
 
 
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