Born To Be Wild: Catholic Nuns Hit The Road (NPR)

[pinto]

Interview with Sister Simone Campbell ~ pinto

Born To Be Wild: Catholic Nuns Hit The Road

American Catholic nuns are outraged over federal government budget cuts to programs that help the poor. They're taking their fight to the streets, on a bus tour. This comes at a critical time because of a conflict with the Vatican over "serious doctrinal problems." Host Michel Martin speaks with one road tripping nun, Sister Simone Campbell.

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CAMPBELL: All over our nation, Catholic sisters are working at the margins of our society to serve people who are struggling in this economy, people who are hungry, people who are left out of the economy, people who have lost their jobs or people working at low wage jobs.

We thought the best way to bring an education to our nation about what's happening here in Washington is if we went on the road and lifted up their work and the consequences they would face if this Republican House budget goes through.

http://www.npr.org/2012/06/08/154579990/born-to-be-wild-catholic-nuns-hit-the-road?sc=tw&cc=share

[pennylane100]

1. The nun they are a changing.

[cbayer]

2. Despite what some say, I think nuns mobilizing could be a power movement within

the Catholic community. Their cause is righteous and they have tremendous support, particularly among women who are sick of the patriarchy.

I fully support them at this point.

[pinto]

4. Agree. And it's ironic that the Vatican bureaucracy brought their long unsung efforts to light.

Love the road trip idea...

[cbayer]

3. Dreaded dupe - TOURISTS ARE RUINING MY INTERNET CONNECTION!!!!

Get back on your boats and go away!