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April 17, 2015

Vatican Ends Takeover of U.S. Nuns Accused of "Radical Feminism" 
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The Vatican has ended its takeover of the largest group of U.S. nuns two
years early, marking an apparent move by Pope Francis to heal ties with
the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. In 2012, under Pope
Benedict, Vatican officials accused the nuns of promoting "radical
feminist themes" and appointed three male bishops to oversee them,
sparking popular protests. Another investigation of U.S. nuns ended in
December with the Vatican praising the nuns' role.

 

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