About the author
Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., is an American canon lawyer who practices law and teaches in Rome. She founded this website to provide clear answers to canonical questions asked by ordinary Catholics, without employing all the mysterious legalese that canon lawyers know and love.
In the past Cathy has published articles both in scholarly journals and on various popular Catholic websites, including Real Presence Communications and Catholic Exchange.
Habemus Papam! From the moment he accepted his election, Pope Francis had supreme, full, immediate and universal ordinary power in the Church (cc. 331, 332.1).
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Topics
Tag Archives: Pope Benedict
Canon Law and Two Popes
Q1: Could you please outline the canonical problems inherent in the fact that now we have two living Popes? –Rhonda Q2: Considering that all priests and bishops must belong to a diocese or religious order, my question would be this: … Continue reading
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Tagged canon law, Catholic, Pope Benedict, Pope Francis
Canon Law and the Upcoming Conclave
Q1: Can you please explain for us how the papal conclave will work? And are there any major aspects of it that will be different this time, because Pope Benedict is still living? –Leah Q2: Who can, and cannot, be … Continue reading
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Tagged canon law, Catholic, college of cardinals, conclave, Pope Benedict
