Vos Estis Version 2.0? Title: ‘Vos Estis’ expires in one year. What works and what changes are needed in version 2.0? Author: Christopher White Publisher: National Catholic Reporter Date: 10MAY2021 While many canon law experts believe the norms in “Vos Estis Lux Mundi” represent a turning point in the church’s efforts to hold bishops accountable,
Vatican Theodore McCarrick Report Title: Vatican report tracks McCarrick’s rise despite allegations of abuse and misconduct Author: Gerard O’Connell Publisher: America Magazine Date: 10NOV2020 In a long awaited act of transparency, fulfilling a commitment from Pope Francis, the Vatican has today published a report based on a two-year internal investigationinto the career of former cardinal
Zoom Meeting US Bishops Title: Analysis: After McCarrick report, US bishops have Zoom meeting Author: JD Flynn Publisher: Catholic News Agency (CNA) Date: 06NOV2020 Like a lot of people, U.S. Catholic bishops are spending a great deal of time in Zoom meetings these days. In fact in less than two weeks, their annual fall meeting
Where’s the McCarrick Report? Title: Analysis: Two years after McCarrick investigation began, report not yet in sight Author: JD Flynn Publisher: Catholic News Agency Date: 01OCT2020 Denver Newsroom, Oct 1, 2020 / 10:48 pm MT (CNA).-On October 6, 2018, the Holy See announced a review of its files and archives pertaining to Theodore McCarrick, the
Bishops Bankruptcies Vatican Approval Title: Vatican Official Reminds Bishops: Diocesan Bankruptcies Could Require Vatican Approval Author: JD Flynn and Ed Condon Publisher: National Catholic Register Date: 23JUN2020 Several dioceses in the United States have declared bankruptcy in the last year, several doing so after states passed laws opening a window in the statue of limitations
Pontifical Secret Abolition Ground-breaking Author: Joshua J. McElwee Publication: National Catholic Reporter Date: 30DEC2019 Several prominent canon lawyers are praising Pope Francis’ decision to abolish the practice of imposing strict confidentiality rules on the Vatican’s legal proceedings in cases involving clergy sexual abuse or misconduct. The move, the lawyers say, will simplify communication between local church officials and