Catholic Church: To remake church power in Francis’ vision, synod calls for changes to canon law
CLAIRE GIANGRAVÉ, of Religion News Service, explains that while canon law already allows for the participation of lay Catholics, the role of bishops – and even the Pope – might require revisions to the code that runs the church…
Essay: Why Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch opened church courts to non-Catholic lawyers
DAOUD KUTTAB says, in an article first published on Religion News Service, that the “courageous” decision gives more people access to the law…
ESSAY: WHY IT’S SO HARD TO HOLD PRIESTS ACCOUNTABLE FOR SEX ABUSE
In an article first published on The Conversation, CAROLYN M WARNER, associate director of graduate studies and a professor at Arizona State University, argues that canon law is part of the problem when it comes to holding priests accountable for abuse…