Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

Pope Francis, cardinals and bishops attend a penitential liturgy during a meeting on the protection of minors in the church Feb. 23, 2019, at the Vatican. (CNS/Evandro Inetti, pool)

Francis' clergy abuse law, 'Vos Estis,' isn't working. Here's how to fix it.

Commentary: In 2019 Pope Francis introduced Vos Estis Lux Mundi, a church law to hold bishops and religious superiors accountable for abuse. But to be the transformative tool that is needed, Vos Estis must be revised.

Prelates attend Mass June 13 at St. Pius X Catholic Church during the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' annual spring assembly in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (CNS/Bob Roller)

Expanded background checks among changes to child protection charter

By Brian Roewe

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