A woman serving as a vicar general’s representative has heard nothing from the Vatican since her appointment. Stephanie Rieth (pictured) began her new role in April, in the German Diocese of Mainz. She says she’s not surprised by the lack of reaction in Rome to the new arrangement, although it constitutes a unique “model” in Read more
A group representing US Catholic priests has developed guidelines for informing priests of their canonical rights when they are accused of misconduct – including sexual abuse. Survivor advocates are critical of the move, saying providing guidance could help cast accused priests in an overly sympathetic light. The Association of US Catholic Priests (AUSCP) say the Read more
Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter on Tuesday bringing Church law up to date on the rules for dismissal from religious institutes, in light of the updated penal law on sanctions related to clerical sexual abuse and other crimes. The letter, known as Recognitum Librum VI and issued motu proprio (on the pope’s “own impulse”) Read more