By GINA CHRISTIAN (OSV News) – The removal of Bishop Joseph Strickland from pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas,…
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Canon Law
Experts draft proposed laws on status of a retired pope
By CAROL GLATZ VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis’ plans to visit the central Italian city of L’Aquila and its…
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Pope amends canons to give greater authority to bishops, conferences
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Saying he wanted to promote a “healthy decentralisation” of some aspects of Church life, Pope Francis…
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Revised canon law on crimes, penalties almost ready for publication
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The revised section of the Code of Canon Law dealing with crimes and penalties, including those…
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Pope amends canon law so women can be installed as lectors, acolytes
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Recognizing “the gifts of each baptized person” — women and men — Pope Francis ordered a…
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