Nuns protest gas pipeline

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A group of Catholic nuns who successfully redirected the route of a proposed pipeline off their land in Kentucky are joining other religious leaders protesting the ongoing project.

The Sisters of Loretto, along with members of Baptist, Presbyterian and Unitarian churches, delivered a 36,000-signature petition to Gov. Steve Beshear’s office at the state Capitol on Tuesday. The group of about 50 demonstrators called on the governor to oppose the project. They say the pipeline, which would carry flammable natural gas liquids through 14 counties, is a threat to the environment.

An office staff memer accepted the petition from the group as they gathered inside the governor’s office and sang a religious hymn.