Vatican ends inquiry of nuns in U.S.
The Vatican ended an inquiry begun six years ago into U.S. nuns with a report designed to bury their differences and celebrate their contribution to the Catholic Church.
Known as an Apostolic Visitation, the inquiry took place between 2009 and 2012 and included a questionnaire, personal interviews, and visits to approximately 90 religious institutions across the United States.
The results of the inquiry were released by Cardinal João Braz de Aviz, who heads the department responsible for consecrated life, and three senior U.S. nuns at the Vatican on December 16.
