Mary J. Novak is the executive director of Network, a national voice for Catholic social justice. Novak is a lawyer, educator, chaplain and spiritual director, restorative justice practitioner and activist who has worked in Catholic contexts for decades.
Opinion - Pope Francis' leadership is noteworthy not only because of its departure from papal precedent, but also because it incorporates key elements of the courageous, joyful, authentic and inclusive energy of Catholic sisters.
