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Anne Barrett Doyle of the group BishopAccountability.org recently wrote a thoughtful article on how Pope Francis' major law to hold bishops an...

While many canon law experts believe the norms in "Vos Estis Lux Mundi" represent a turning point in the churchs efforts to hold bishops accountable, others believe much could be improved upon, including greater transparency on disclosing when investigations are taking place, the need to mandate the use of lay experts, and clarity on the status of bishops removed from office following an investigation. (Unsplash/Markus Winkler) Two years ago this month, Pope Francis issued a s...