Can anyone here tell us how the story about the Vatican And LCWR is playing outside the US?

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2. Thank you, Matilda, I knew you'd come through!

I'd have to say that most American Catholics have no idea what happened to Bishop Morris. Indeed, very few know about Bishop Gumbleton in Detroit! I know there's been quite a stir in Ireland these days, with two priests silenced. Austria seems to be a hot-bed also. I have no idea what's going on in South America, Asia or Africa. All I hear from those places are very vague rumors. For example, I have the impression that very conservative Cardinals are appointed out of Africa, but that the picture is very different on the ground. Of course, you can see how little I know about it since I name entire continents rather than even single countries!

I do know that in Nigeria Catholics are fighting with Moslems as much over tribal rivalries as religion (the same as in Belfast!), so their focus is different. In China, the confusion caused by the infighting between the government and the Vatican must be a real problem. (Funny how neither side suggests letting the people select their bishops!)