Bishops Reject Vatican Proposal
Associated Press
WASHINGTON —
The National Conference of Catholic Bishops voted today to reject a draft Vatican document questioning the authority of such conferences, but first softened considerably a proposed rejection statement.
The final vote, by secret ballot, was 205 to 59. Two-thirds approval was required for passage.
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