Polish Catholic leaders said it would be relocated by 1989.
Catholic leaders in Connecticut still oppose the bill and did not rule out a court challenge.
And some Catholic leaders said the decision would put pressure on bishops in other cities to compensate victims.
Some Catholic leaders suggested it would be a mistake for the next pope to continue down the road of involvement in politics and policy.
Among these are 60 Catholic leaders, including 20 bishops.
How and why the change came about remains a puzzle to Catholic leaders.
Since then, Catholic leaders have been trying to deal with these sensitive issues on all levels.
In any case, the trend is expected to continue for at least the next 20 years, Catholic leaders say.
In effect, the Catholic leaders are offering a carrot and a stick.
What we do expect from our Catholic leaders, however, is moral leadership!