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Transcript: America's Nuns Suspicious Of Vatican Probes
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STEVE INSKEEP
NPR Morning Edition
08-21-2009
America's Nuns Suspicious Of Vatican Probes
Host: STEVE INSKEEP
Time 11:00-12:00 PM
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STEVE INSKEEP, host:
Catholic nuns in America face two sweeping investigations into their communities. The inquiries were conducted by the Vatican, and they highlight a division in the church. On one side are those who think American nuns have strayed too far from church teachings. Others would put it differently, saying Rome is what moved, trying to enforce a more orthodox faith.
NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty has more.
BARBARA BRADLEY HAGERTY: In December, the Vatican launched what's called an apostolic visitation of the 340 women's orders. The idea ...