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.