In the interview, Father Conroy expounded on matters like sexual harassment and a possible spiritual crisis in Congress. “This is bigger than Father Conroy and the House of Representatives. Some on the left see an emerging issue for Mr. Ryan and his supporters. The pope, like Father Conroy, is a Jesuit, an order of priests viewed by some as more liberal. Father Conroy’s resignation is all the more contentious in Catholic circles because Mr. Ryan is a Catholic conservative.

Source: New York Times April 27, 2018 18:30 UTC