Sr. Joan Chittister and Maria Shriver’s strong words of welcome to Pope Francis

​Joan Chittister, OSB, and Maria Shriver have written a gallant letter of welcome to Pope Francis as he visits the United States this week for the first time.  The open letter was posted by Time Magazine.  It comes as no surprise these two women go directly to the heart of the critical issues facing the Catholic Church in the 21st century.  They say to Pope Francis, “And while you’re at it, maybe you can shed some light on what the 21st-century Church will look like. You’ve proclaimed an upcoming Jubilee Year of Mercy. Might that mercy ever be extended to divorced Catholics who want to remarry in the Church and take Communion, without getting an annulment? Might that mercy ever be extended to gay couples who want to be married in the eyes of God? Might that mercy be extended to those who choose birth control over having another child they can’t afford? Might that mercy be extended to women who feel called to celebrate the Eucharist?”  There are no wasting of words.  CLICK HERE to read the entire letter posted by Time Magazine.