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Religious studies’ Brian Clites writes about activism driving increase in resignations by Catholic bishops

Catholic activism, not repentance for sexual abuse, is what forces clergy to resign

The ConversationBrian Clites, instructor in the Department of Religious Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote about how an increase in resignations by Catholic bishops can be attributed to activism of local reform groups more than changes implemented by the Vatican. Republished by: The Washington PostNew Haven Register and others.