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Plus, the Thai government honors Sr. Marie-Agenes Suwanna Buasap for her work against trafficking, and Catholic Extension nominates sisters for its Lumen Christi award.

"To celebrate victories is to celebrate life — it is to say to death: 'We can still go on living, even in the midst of so much pain,' " observed psychologist Nidia Ortiz, who accompanied the community for five years.

Spain's Conference of Religious seeks to reconcile with survivors of the Patronato de Proteccion a la Mujer. But the women refuse, prompting a reflection on the nature of forgiveness.

Plus, U.S. sisters give millions to Franciscan Action Network; new book highlights social activism of Canadian sisters; and sisters plan June 24 protest against U.S. budget cuts.

At the UISG general assembly, held May 5-9 in Rome, keynote speaker Sr. Simona Brambilla highlighted the quiet power of Gospel living.

Sister participants at the triennial UISG assembly celebrated a new pope, found community in open dialogue and contemplated a transformative synodal church.

Also, two pilgrimages will lead to the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, as part of the shrine's yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of the canonization of Seton.

"The women problem" in Laudato Si' is nothing new. The failure to centralize, regard and learn from women and their experiences abounds in Catholic theology and ecclesial realities. In the next decade, the church must fill this gap.