Why does Pope Francis inaugurate the Vatican City State's judicial year?
Pope Francis opens the 93rd Judicial Year of the Tribunal of the Vatican City State, March 12, 2022. / Vatican Media.Vatican City, Mar 17, 2022 / 05:30 am (CNA).Opening the Vatican City State's judicial year on March 12, Pope Francis announced that there would be further updates to Vatican legislation "to strengthen the tools for preventing and combating crimes and respond to the growing demand for justice. which is also registered in our state."Pope Francis' entire speech seemed to respond to criticisms that have been leveled at the Vatican judicial system in recent months. He defen...