Motu Proprio uses Metropolitan because it's in Church that is grounded tradition and the teaching of Vatican II and is governed by existing canon law.. ..…

Malta's Archbishop Charles Scicluna talks to journalists during press conference to present the sex abuse law, at Vatican's press room, Rome, Thursday, May 9, 2019. By their superiors to church authorities, Pope Francis issued Thursday requiring all Catholic priests and nuns around the..…

By their superiors to church authorities, VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis issued Thursday requiring all Catholic priests and nuns around the world to report clergy sexual abuse and cover-up, in groundbreaking new effort to hold Catholic hierarchy accountable for failing to protect their..…

The argument here is that it will protect the church and church officials in areas where Catholics may be persecuted minority.. Peter's square at Vatican at the end of his weekly audience on March 27, 2019. ..…

This led to conflicts, especially in the wake of Vatican II, when Catholic clergy enamored of the new iconoclasm in the church attempted to destroy altars, railings, light fixtures, and other church elements deemed too old-fashioned. ..…

this obligation was left up to individual consciences, it now becomes universally established legal precept within Church, said Andrea Tornielli, director of Vatican's communications department.. The law applies within Church and has no force to oblige individuals to report..…