Pope Francis: annulment changes were intended to render speedier judgment [CWN]

[CWN_News]

Recent changes in annulment procedures were designed to eliminate “difficulties in obtaining access to the ecclesial legal structures,” Pope Francis told 700 participants in a …

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[SuperLuigi]

Sounds like he’s cutting the red tape.

 

[dans0622]

Sounds like he’s cutting the red tape.

I wouldn’t put it that way. The most consequential change in the normal process is the elimination of the mandatory “review” of the first “affirmative” decision. This requirement was a prudent safeguard and I think it was worthwhile. In practice, however, it was not always used properly and was seen, instead, as a formality.

Dan

 

[otjm]

I wouldn’t put it that way. The most consequential change in the normal process is the elimination of the mandatory “review” of the first “affirmative” decision. This requirement was a prudent safeguard and I think it was worthwhile. In practice, however, it was not always used properly and was seen, instead, as a formality.

Dan

I would presume there would still be an appeal process if one of the parties disagreed? And I would assume that if there is an appeal process, it is available only to the parties - that is, no one else involved in the decision could initiate an appeal.

 

[dans0622]

I would presume there would still be an appeal process if one of the parties disagreed? And I would assume that if there is an appeal process, it is available only to the parties - that is, no one else involved in the decision could initiate an appeal.

Yes, an appeal is possible and would come from a Party or the Defender of the Bond.

Dan

 

[otjm]

Yes, an appeal is possible and would come from a Party or the Defender of the Bond.

Dan

Ah - so there is a fail safe should the defender of the bond think the decision is out of line. Thank you.

Ultimately, we should presume that those working in the tribunal are seeking justice within the bounds of Church law.

 

[deaconjohnO]

I would presume there would still be an appeal process if one of the parties disagreed? And I would assume that if there is an appeal process, it is available only to the parties - that is, no one else involved in the decision could initiate an appeal.

Ive always wondered if a third party could step in and file a protest. For example a person filed they believed a sacramental marriage existed.

 

[dans0622]

Ive always wondered if a third party could step in and file a protest. For example a person filed they believed a sacramental marriage existed.

Hello,

No, that’s impossible since no such person (the “third party”) has any legal standing to do such a thing.

Dan