Canon lawyers and those involved in marriage preparation and family ministry must cooperate for the good of the individuals involved, the pope said.
Salvation of souls must be focus of canon lawyers’ work, pope says
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.