Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service

The Vatican has recently focused its efforts on not closing off women in the Church to the process of liturgical formation saying it’s not for “a few experts” but should be a goal for all Catholics.

In a recent interview with an Italian magazine, Pope Francis provided more comments on “Fiducia Supplicans,” highlighting the hypocrisy behind those shocked that a priest would bless a gay couple but have no problem with him blessing a crooked businessman.

With the help of a woman Anglican bishop, a Salesian sister and a consecrated virgin, Pope Francis and his cardinal advisors sought to deepen their reflection on the role of women in the church.

In cases of a cleric sexually abusing a “vulnerable adult,” the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith investigates and judges only cases involving “persons who habitually have an imperfect use of reason.”

The victim said he was sexually abused over a six-year period despite having told the rector that an older student was “bothering” him.