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An unprecedented Vatican investigation of U.S. women's religious orders that alarmed Roman Catholic sisters when the inquiry began years ago ended Tuesday with a report signaling a softer approach under Pope Francis.

The report praised sisters for their selfless work caring for the poor and promised to value their "feminine genius" more, while gently suggesting ways to serve the church faithfully and survive amid a steep drop in their numbers. There was no direct critique of the nuns, nor any demand for them to change only requests that they ensure their ministries remain "in harmony with Catholic teaching."

"There is an encouraging and realistic tone in this report," said Sister Sharon Holland, head of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, the umbrella organization for most U.S. religious orders. "Challenges are understood, but it is not a document of blame, or of simplistic solutions. One can read the text and feel appreciated and trusted to carry on."

The laudatory language contrasted sharply with the atmosphere in which the review started under Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal Franc Rode, who in 2008 initiated the nationwide study when he led the Vatican office that oversees religious orders, said there was concern about "a certain secular mentality that has spread in these religious families and, perhaps, also a certain 'feminist' spirit."

Rode left the post while the review was still under way, and his successors had said they wanted a friendlier relationship with the sisters.

Still, many nuns remained concerned about the outcome of the investigation under Francis' still-young pontificate. Some nuns had taken legal steps during the inquiry to shield the financial assets of their religious orders in case of a Vatican takeover.

The report expressed hope that sisters would take "this present moment as an opportunity to transform uncertainty and hesitancy into collaborative trust" with the church hierarchy. Many sisters have complained that their work often went unrecognized by priests and requested improved dialogue with bishops to clarify their role in the church and give them greater voice in decisions, according to the report.

Before the news conference releasing the report in Rome, leaders for the sisters and the nun who oversaw the review, Mother Mary Clare Millea, attended the pope's daily Mass in the Vatican hotel where he lives and spoke with him briefly, where he offered his blessing.

Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, based in Maryland, said in a statement the document signaled "a hope for future dialogue and communion among and between women religious and church leaders."

"The report is clearly focused on cooperation. It's clearly focused on dialogue, which I think is not necessarily what people expected back in 2008 when this issue came up," said Jana Bennett, a specialist in Catholic theology and ethics at the University of Dayton, Ohio.

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Demolition work begins on the first phase of the 10 million redevelopment at North Cambridge Academy. From left back row Liam Brady Demolition Supervisor for Mick George, Wates Project Manager Glenn Hutson, with pupils Chloe Soer 11 and Anais Lewis 11, with front from left Alison Bell-Gannon 13, Max Guskov-Harrison 11 and Lewis Milne 11. Picture: Keith Heppell

A school is preparing to enter a new era with the demolition of its eyesore buildings ahead of a 10 million revamp.

North Cambridge Academy was fast-tracked by the Government for the rebuild after the buildings were described by former headteacher Ben Slade, who left the school when it was known as The Manor, as "resembling a 1960s car park".

The construction project, which saw the demolition process start today, is seen as a crucial part of the school's turnaround. It had the ninth worst GCSE results in the country in 2012, where just one in five pupils got at least five A*-C grades including English and maths.

This year's results saw a dramatic improvement, but principal Martin Campbell said the old buildings were not "fit for purpose" and children had for many years been taught in classrooms that were in "a state of disrepair and dilapidation".

He said this week: "It's great to see work now fully underway to create a state-of-the-art North Cambridge Academy.

"We want to give young people the top quality education they deserve at the very heart of their community. We believe this new facility will do just that.

"So much has happened since we opened in September 2013. GCSE results have improved hugely, we've introduced a new house system and we feel part of the community.

"Now the Academy and its students are set to get some fantastic facilities and these will help us to continue on our upward trajectory."

The new school in Arbury Road will be constructed alongside the existing buildings meaning the school will continue to function on the site during the works, which is being carried out by Wates Construction Northern Home Counties & East.

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Built in 1969, the Whitevale and Bluevale high-rises in the Gallowgate area stand 279 feet (85 metres) tall.

They will be taken apart piece by piece by workers from demolition firm Safedem using a special platform at the top of the towers.

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Alex McGuire from GHA's parent company Wheatley Group said: "The Gallowgate Twins have a special place in people's hearts and in Glasgow's history, but their time has come to an end.

"This unique demolition is another important step in the ongoing regeneration of housing in the city and will ensure our homes are fit for future generations."

The blocks have been set for demolition for several years, with some tenants moving into a GHA development across the road.

Others transferred to GHA homes in other areas and into houses operated by other social landlords.

Safedem will begin lifting the platform on to the roof of 109 Bluevale Street next month. Work is expected to be completed by next summer and the demolition of 51 Whitevale Street will begin soon after.

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