The veteran canon lawyer Fr Ladislas Orsy, who turns 100 this month, speaks to Dr David Cowan

"I don't expect members of panel shows or even Church Times columnists to be experts on Catholic Church law," writes Charles Collins. "But let’s face it, most of those who are upset with the Catholic Church for allowing Johnson to marry his girlfriend (and mother of his child) are more upset with the prime minister’s policies than his - or the Church’s - morals."

Fr. William Dinga has been cleared of the charge and restored to his previous position and status within the Diocese of Richmond, Va.

The way Church authorities dealt with this case of adult abuse bears disturbing resemblance to the bad old days.

An offer of help to Catholics in need of legal problem-solving

Local bishops must now receive express prior approval from Rome before recognising new communities of men and women religious.

Public penance should be the first response. Then let's look at some basic improvements to canon law

Modern-day Pharisees are trying to get round the Church's teaching on objective right and wrong. Their next target? Humanae Vitae