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More annulment processes done for free, Vatican statistics show
Implementation of Pope Francis’ abbreviated process for declaring the nullity of a marriage got off to a slow start, Vatican statistics showed, but his encouragement for making the annulment process free for petitioners fared better.
Pope urges bishops to exercise authority as judges in annulments
A diocesan bishop is the sole judge in the streamlined process for handling marriage annulments, Pope Francis said during an audience Nov. 25.
No more fees for annulments
Effective July 1, the Diocese of St. Cloud will no longer charge a fee to those seeking an annulment through the diocesan Tribunal.