The Vatican orthodoxy watchdog has ordered a crackdown on the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, the largest umbrella group for nuns in the U.S. The group has been accused of undermining the Roman Catholic teachings and promoting "certain radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic faith." An American archbishop was appointed to oversee the reform of the group. The Leadership Conference of Women Religious is also tied with NETWORK, which plays a key role in promoting Obamacare. This tie was questioned by the Catholic Church because Obama's health care overhaul will provide government funding for abortions. Sister Simone Campbell said, "Our position on health care was application of the one faith to a political document that we read differently than the bishops." The Vatican has reported that the group faced a "grave" doctrinal crisis, and that the group has made statements that "disagree with or challenge positions taken by the bishops." Many feel the Vatican's attack on the Leadership conference reflects the Church's misogyny, and consider their actions a insult to the nuns who teach, run hospitals, and play vital roles in the church.
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