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Our 50-Year Justice Journey

2005
Apr
A New Pope

Pope John Paul II’s death ends his nearly 27-year papacy, Pope Benedict XVI is elected.

2007
Jan
Nancy Pelosi Rises
Nancy Pelosi Rises

Nancy Pelosi becomes Speaker of the House of Representatives, becoming the first woman to serve in this position.

2008
Aug
Catherine Pinkerton, CSJ
Catherine Pinkerton, CSJ

NETWORK lobbyist, Catherine Pinkerton, CSJ, gives the benediction during the Democratic Convention

2010
Mar
The Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act passes the Senate after extensive debate. While the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opposed the ACA’s final passage, NETWORK urged Congress to vote yes to extend to healthcare coverage to millions of people.

2012
Apr
Catholic Sisters Under Fire

The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) issues a doctrinal Assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. In response, Catholic Sisters receive an outpouring of support.

Jun
Nuns on the Bus Kicks Off
Nuns on the Bus Kicks Off

The first “Nuns on the Bus” tour kicks off in Iowa to raise awareness of the negative effects that House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan’s federal budget would have on our country’s most vulnerable people and families.

2013
Mar
Pope Francis Takes the Lead
Pope Francis Takes the Lead

Pope Benedict XVI resigns; Jesuit Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, SJ, is elected, taking the name Francis.