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That’s what noted author and theologian Dr. Pia De Solenni<\/a> had to say yesterday, discussing the role of women in the Church on my show “Currents.”<\/a>  <\/span><\/p>\n


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She has a lot more to say about women’s ordination and the importance of gender in the priesthood — and it’s not something a lot of progressive Catholics want to hear.  Before the interview, she told us that a woman came up to her after one speaking engagement and said, dismissively, “You’ve drunk the Kool-Aid.”  <\/span><\/font><\/div>\n

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You can watch the interview<\/a> and decide for yourself.   <\/span><\/font><\/div>\n

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