Simone Campbell
Biden honors Greek Orthodox priest, Catholic nun with Medal of Freedom
By Adelle M. Banks — July 7, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'For so many people and for the nation, Sister Simone Campbell is a gift from God,' Biden said.
White House to award 2 faith leaders the Presidential Medal of Freedom
By Marika Proctor — July 1, 2022
(RNS) — Sister Simone Campbell and the Rev. Alexander Karloutsos will be among the 17 Americans recognized in a ceremony at the White House on July 7th.
Barred from priesthood, some Catholic women find other roles
By Claire Giangravé and David Crary — December 8, 2021
ROME (RNS/AP) — A growing number of women hold consequential positions in the church and at the Vatican.
Balbir Singh Sodhi, early victim of 9/11 hate, honored on 20th anniversary of his death
By Alejandra Molina — September 16, 2021
(RNS) — ‘Balbir Uncle’s story could have ended here,’ said activist Valarie Kaur, ‘but this was not the end of his story. His death was a beginning because of how he lived.’
Catholic advocacy group Network taps Georgetown professor Mary Novak as new leader
By Jack Jenkins — March 22, 2021
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Novak brings a background in advocacy and legal work, including campaigns against the death penalty.
As Equality Act hearing begins, faith leaders meet with Sen. Coons to voice support
By Jack Jenkins — March 17, 2021
(RNS) — Wednesday’s hearing is the furthest the legislation, versions of which have been floating around Capitol Hill since the 1970s, has gotten in the legislative process.
As Sister Simone Campbell leaves Network, she reflects on a career in Washington
By Jack Jenkins — March 3, 2021
(RNS) — 'I think a sign that it's the right time is that it's kind of exciting,' Sister Simone Campbell said. 'I’m excited to see what it will do next.'
Who will President Joe Biden listen to on faith matters?
By Jack Jenkins and Emily McFarlan Miller — November 8, 2020
(RNS) — The nation's second Catholic president is likely to bring a more restrained, interfaith approach to his faith-based politics than his predecessor.
Nearly 2,000 Catholic nuns sign letter demanding Trump ‘count the votes’
By Jack Jenkins — November 5, 2020
(RNS) — ‘It may be frustrating that we do not know immediately who won our 2020 Presidential election. Nonetheless, democracy is worth the hard work and the wait,’ said Sister Simone Campbell.
‘Nuns on the Bus’ creator to retire from Catholic lobbying group next year
By Jack Jenkins — October 20, 2020
(RNS) — Sister Simone Campbell played an important role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
As Vatican summit on the Amazon nears, differing camps frame the debate
By Claire Giangravé — October 2, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — As the Vatican inches closer to a gathering of bishops to discuss the Amazon region, key players vie to frame the main issues likely to emerge at the Oct. 6-27 event, from the need for further involvement of women to the possibility of ordaining married men.
Equality Act vote again pits Catholic nuns against bishops
By Thomas Reese — May 20, 2019
(RNS) — What's different this time around is that the nuns are divided, with some sisters objecting that the Equality Act could force Catholic hospitals to perform services that they consider immoral.
Inspired by nuns, evangelicals hop on the bus
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 9, 2018
(RNS) — It started with some nuns on a bus. Now, with midterm elections coming, two more faith-based organizations are hitting the road to get out the evangelical Christian vote.
At the Vatican, Sister Simone Campbell blasts ‘male power’
By Josephine McKenna — March 7, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The outspoken U.S. nun acknowledged the church was changing but said it was 'outrageous' that it was failing to effectively respond to the sex abuse crisis.
Christian leaders to Trump: We’re praying for you, but . . .
By Kimberly Winston — February 1, 2017
(RNS) On the eve of what will be Donald Trump's first National Prayer Breakfast as president, 800 Christian leaders petitioned the president to "remember refugees and immigrants have sacred worth in God's eyes."
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