The statement by the sisters comes after Pope Francis admitted the problem of priests and bishops sexually abusing nuns.

American nuns facing a Vatican takeover of their leadership organization on Friday (Aug. 10) rejected Rome’s plans to recast the group in a more conservative mold, but declined — for now ...

Vatican's slap down of U.S. nuns underscores the problem with having an all-male hierarchy (Julie Mack column) Updated: May. 05, 2012, 2:15 p.m. | ...

In other words, official church teachings tell us not to accept passively what hierarchy dictates. This deeply embedded guiding force leads me, in good faith, to vote yes on Amendment 3.

ARLINGTON (CBSNewsTexas.com) — Days after reopening the gates of their Arlington monastery to supporters, the Carmelite nuns wrote that they forbid Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson from coming ...

In other words, official church teachings tell us not to accept passively what hierarchy dictates. This deeply embedded guiding force leads me, in good faith, to vote yes on Amendment 3.