Nun silenced by new pope unhappy with choice

MSNBC.com ^ | 4/19/05 | Associated Press

[Evolution]

HYATTSVILLE, Md. - A nun who was ordered by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger to stop ministering to gays and lesbians called his election as pope "devastating" for those who believe the Catholic Church needs to be more tolerant on social issues such as homosexuality. advertisement Sister Jeannine Gramick said the choice of Ratzinger, who as the Vatican's guardian of doctrine silenced her and Father Robert Nugent in a 1999 order, will likely prevent the church from "moving into the 21st century and out of the Middle Ages." "

[Evolution]

Sounds like the Vatican chose well, and by listening to the MSM I was worried a Cardinal of Liberation Theology persuasion would be picked.

Pope John Paul II is still here in spirit!

[cripplecreek]

So does the nun back up her claim in any way?

[taxesareforever]

Whaaaaaaa.Boo hoo.I am sure that it involved more than doctrinal teaching to them.

[ConservativeDude]

the good news continues

[Evolution]

Does it matter?

The Pope is a conservative and therefore the burden of proof is on his side./Sarcasm off

[ArrogantBustard]

Jeanine and Bob seem to have forgotten ...

Rule One: No Poofters!

[Puppage]

Sister Jeannine Gramick

Hey, Sister. They didn't join you, YOU joined them!

[Betaille]

I'm just curious as to why they didn't pick a younger conservative as pope. This guy is only going to be around for a few years and we'll have to do this whole thing over again.

[cyborg]

I feel like breaking out the bubbly!

[E. Pluribus Unum]

She could start her own religion.

[Amalie]

Call the WAAAAAmbulance already. The whiners are going to line up around the block...

[Rumierules]

Like who?

[MadIvan]

The Holy Father is apparently in good health. I suspect he's got a good 10 years at least. My hope is 12.

Regards, Ivan

[camle]

reckon nobody told her that the word of God wasn't a feel-good popularity contest.

[Michael.SF.]

Throughout history many Religions have been formed because of a basic disagreement between the teachings of the Church and the conflicts with either members or leaders of the Church.

Those who disagree with the selection should consider breaking away and forming their own brand of Religion based on what they believe in.

And while they do so, they can also sponsor the Gay Scouts.

As if that would play in Peoria.

[newgeezer]

Coincidentally, the Bible says the sister should keep her yap shut in church.

[cyborg]

LOL

[SaveTheChief]

Reason number 925 why women are not allowed into the priesthood.

[yobid]

Is that Sister Janeane Garafalo??

[Richard Kimball]

I've got 50 cents that says she was never told to stop ministering to homosexuals. She was most likely told to quit endorsing homosexuality as being compatible with a Christian life.