Doctrinal Differences Story aired: Thursday, April 07, 2005
Polling by the Associated Press this week shows how far many American Catholics are from some key doctrines of John Paul II. Sixty-four percent felt women should be allowed to become priests. And for years polls have shown that a majority of Catholics disagree with the church's ban on contraception.
For more on the Pope's legacy regarding women and women's issues we speak with Mary Ann Hinsdale, a nun and associate professor of theology at Boston College.