Reactions of relief as LCWR oversight ends

Advocacy group Nun Justice Project issued a statement saying it was fitting that in the Year of Consecrated Life, church officials finally recognized the work and leadership of sisters. But the group also wants more.

“The Nun Justice Project believes that an apology should also have been given to the sisters, but the end of the investigation is a major step in itself,” the statement said. “Since no previous Pope ever met with LCWR leadership, it is hopeful that Pope Francis met personally with them today.  May this meeting inaugurate new era of positive communication between the Vatican and women leaders in the Church.”

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