Not so in the Catholic Church, where new leaders are chosen by current leaders. If the hierarchy had been open with the laity about the sex abuse crisis, if the bishops had listened to the people ...

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Just the latest chapter in the Vatican’s thuggish crusade to push U.S. nuns — and all Catholic women — back into moldy subservience. Even for a church that moves glacially, this was classic.

At the top of the Catholic Church’s hierarchy is the pope. He is said to be the successor of the Apostle Peter, about whom Christ said, “ You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church.” ...

The Catholic Church, however, has yet to even begin the process of representing the other half of the human race. Until it does, I will not be hopeful that any real reform can occur.

At the top of the Catholic Church’s hierarchy is the pope. He is said to be the successor of the Apostle Peter, about whom Christ said, “You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church.” ...