Tag Archives: Motu Proprio

Pope Francis issues new legislation for protection of minors” & related articles and audio

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Sylvia
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The Vatican on Friday released three new documents from Pope Francis concerning the protection of minors and vulnerable persons in the Vatican City State. Vatican City News     Vatican website 29 March 2019 By Christopher Wells “The protection of minors and … Continue reading →

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“Cardinal Pell’s role at Vatican reduced after Pope approves decree” & related articles

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Sylvia
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The Catholic Herald (UK) by Staff Reporter posted Monday, 11 Jul 2016 Australian Cardinal George Pell, prefect of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy (CNS) A reorganisation of the oversight of the Vatican’s financial affairs was announced on Saturday Pope … Continue reading →

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More smoke and mirrors?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Sylvia
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Probably most have by now heard or read of the new motu proprio issued by Pope Frances  which apparently establishes new norms regarding the removal of bishops who failed to act appropriately in cases of clerical sexual predators.  Here are … Continue reading →

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“Pope issues motu proprio on removal of Bishops” & related article

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Sylvia
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Vatican Radio 04 June 2016 In a new Apostolic Letter, issued motu proprio, Pope Francis has established new norms providing for the removal of Bishops (or those equivalent to them in Canon Law) from their offices, especially in cases of … Continue reading →

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