Holy Strategist A nun takes on bishops with a bus tour and Twitter

摘要

Nuns Have Playyed Many Roles In Catholic history, from convent monastics to street activists, but it's difficult to think of another nun like Sister Simone Campbell. A registered lobbyist and political strategist, she has exercised quiet but important influence in advancing liberal Catholic causes in Washington. And now, with U.S. nuns taking the brunt of a Vatican backlash against decades of liberal church practices, Campbell is mounting a counterattack. From behind sensible eyewear and unfailing politeness, Campbell is using the shrewd tools of political campaigns-from a social-media blitz to an appearance on The Colbert Report- to outflank the church hierarchy.