Pope Francis has issued the most sweeping revision to Catholic church law in decades. Toughening regulations for clerics who abuse minors and vulnerable adults. The Pope has revised church law to explicitly criminalise the sexual abuse of adults by priests who abuse their authority.

Pope Francis revises Catholic church law, expands rules on sexual abuse

Pope Francic changed the Catholic Church Law. According to the new law, women will now be allowed to perform certain tasks during mass.

Pope Francis allows women to serve at mass, but cannot be Priests

Pope Francis introduced sweeping changes in Catholic Church law on Thursday (May 9) to hold bishops accountable for sexual abuse or covering it up, making reporting obligatory for clerics and allowing anyone to complain directly to the Vatican if needed.

Pope issues sweeping decree holding bishops accountable for sex abuse or cover ups

Pope Francis introduced sweeping changes in Catholic Church law on Thursday to hold bishops accountable for sexual abuse or covering it up, making reporting obligatory for clerics and allowing anyone to complain directly to the Vatican if needed.

Pope issues sweeping decree holding bishops accountable for sex abuse or cover-ups