Pope Francis has lifted Vatican secrecy rules governing sexual abuse cases, the Vatican announced on Tuesday. The move will allow the Catholic Church to hand over documents related to sexual abuse cases to civil authorities.
Rome Pope Francis has lifted Vatican secrecy rules governing sexual abuse cases, the Vatican announced on Tuesday.
The move will allow the Catholic Church to hand over documents related to sexual abuse cases to civil authorities. Branches of the church do that in many countries already, but the practice is not universal. Abolishing what's called"pontifical secrecy" will also allow victims to be informed of the outcome of their cases at the Vatican.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Pope abolishes 'pontifical secret' in clergy sex abuse casesVATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has abolished the “pontifical secret” used in clergy sexual abuse cases, after mounting criticism that the high degree of confidentiality has been used to protect...
Consulte Mais informação »
Pope abolishes 'pontifical secrecy' for sex abuse investigationsPope Francis on Tuesday issued sweeping changes to the way the Roman Catholic Ch...
Consulte Mais informação »
Backstory: On the beat at 38,000 feet - traveling with Pope FrancisTo some, traveling with Pope Francis might seem like a heavenly assignment - unt...
Consulte Mais informação »
Qatar FM says early talks with Saudi Arabia have broken stalemate - CNNThe row between US-allied Arab states saw Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic and trade links with Qatar in June 2017 over allegations that it backs terrorism. Doha denies the charge.
Consulte Mais informação »
Qatar FM says early talks with Saudi Arabia have broken stalemate: CNNQatar's foreign minister said recent talks have broken a protracted stalema...
Consulte Mais informação »