A REPORT INTO the apostolic visitation to the nuns of the United States published this week should have been out before the Year of Consecrated Life began on 30 November, but was slightly delayed. A separate report into American nuns accused of “radical feminism” is likely to be delayed far longer as the panel is having difficulty reaching agreement.Francis has sanctioned the continuation of an investigation by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) into the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) – which represents around 46,500 nuns in the US – that some supporters have likened to an “inquisition”.I understand that the Pope does not want conflict, so soon after the Synod on the Family, with the CDF head, Cardinal Gerha
18 December 2014, The Tablet
Letter from Rome
Get Instant Access
Continue Reading
Register for free to read this article in full
Subscribe for unlimited access
From just £30 quarterly
Complete access to all Tablet website content including all premium content.
The full weekly edition in print and digital including our 179 years archive.
PDF version to view on iPad, iPhone or computer.
Already a subscriber? Login