Another Guardian of Catholic Orthodoxy Accused of Protecting Sexual Abusers
Fast on the heels of the news that a Bavarian boys choir directed by Pope…
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Pope Francis Loves Nuns, But Can the Divide Between Sisters and Vatican Be Healed?
Pope Francis confessed his love for a woman—for many women, actually—on national television this month….
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Women’s Equality in the Church is No Longer Negotiable
It Is not the nuns’ problem, but everyone’s.
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American Nuns and the Vatican: More Pain than Promise
Despite herculean efforts to make nice, the 12-page report and its presentation reinforce the Roman Catholic Church’s patriarchal power paradigm.
Read MoreControversial Feminist Theologian Speaks at Nuns’ Final Assembly Without Vatican Oversight
The Outstanding Leadership Award at the LCWR’s last annual assembly without the direct supervision of Vatican overseer Archbishop…
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Francis and the Nuns: An Interview with Mary Gordon
Novelist, essayist and biographer Mary Gordon takes on Pope Francis’ treatment of American nuns, and…
Read MorePriests Take a Stand for Nuns; Criticize Cardinal Müller
A group of U.S. priests has sent a letter to Pope Francis criticizing Cardinal Gerhard…
Read MoreDebating Death: Is It Really the End?
Death is not final. Last week, four scientific big thinkers settled into their seats on…
Read MoreCan You Be Liberal and Catholic?
And if you are, can you get some media love?
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Pope Francis and the American Sisters
I think it is time for Catholics to grow up and realize that royalty does not become us. The Church is a service organization whose primary stakeholders are people who are poor. Their needs, and not the whims of pampered prelates, are the priority. Nothing less is acceptable. Raise the bar for heaven’s sake.
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