Observers say the Vatican's revocation of a prominent scholar's license to teach theology at the Catholic University of America poses no immediate threat to academic freedom at other Roman Catholic colleges and universities but could make theologians at those institutions hesitate to express opinions. (MSE)

A continuing decline in the number of women who become nuns has forced Catholic colleges sponsored by religious orders to revamp their budgets and substantially increase their fund-raising. College officials are turning to the laity for help in running and paying for their institutions. (MLW)