Pope Francis annulled the pontifical secret in cases of sexual abuse and other crimes against minors, according to a rescript published this month. The norm, issued on December 4, seeks that the testimonies and actions of the ecclesiastical courts can reach the civil authorities when the state law demands it. Scope and confidentiality of the norm that Pope Francis transformed The rescript that drives the change was signed by Secretary of State P…
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Pope Francis annulled the pontifical secret in cases of sexual abuse and other crimes against minors, according to a rescript published this month. The norm, issued on December 4, seeks that the testimonies and actions of the ecclesiastical courts can reach the civil authorities when the state law demands it. Scope and confidentiality of the norm that Pope Francis transformed The rescript that drives the change was signed by Secretary of State P…