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Can Religious Women Run For Political Office?


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Considering its a mercy sister I am not surprised, but I thought they were not allowed by canon law.

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Thy Geekdom Come

"Can. 671 A religious is not to accept functions and offices outside the institute without the permission of a legitimate superior."

[url="http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P28.HTM"]http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P28.HTM[/url]

It would appear that they could, although they would probably have a ton of red tape to get through. I suspect Fr. Cappie will know more.

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