Magdi Cristiano Allam's conversion was criticized both by Muslim associations and by progressive Catholics.
Although Commonweal maintains a relatively strong focus on issues of specific interest to progressive Catholics, this focus is not exclusionary.
Mihevc is a strongly progressive Catholic and claims to have been active in social justice, human rights and anti-war issues.
Especially after the Second Vatican Council reforms, progressive Catholics sought to play down indulgences, viewing them as a hindrance to ecumenical dialogue.
Leo's pronouncements effectively ended the Americanist movement and curtailed the activities of American progressive Catholics.
The term is most often used by conservative Catholics critical of progressive Catholics.
For other progressive Catholics, there was serious cause for concern.
She herself did not yield to progressive Catholics who wanted her to take their side.
She was able to quote from the encyclical, as she did now, for it was the holy text of progressive, political Catholics.
Many moderate and progressive Catholics, Protestants and evangelicals see environmentalism as a consequence of stewardship.