Read wikipedia on Crimen Solliciationis, find out what it actually is, and then come back and tell us it is “still in effect.” Or if it ever prohibited anyone from going to the police.
Because that is false. The subject has been addressed numerous times, but some here seem unable to remember from time to time. Perhaps a person who looked it up for him/herself will remember better.
lol. Read Wikipedia? The place where anyone can say anything?
Why not use your own God-given ability to read the printed word and peruse Crimen Sollicitationis yourself, paying particular attention to #11 and #13
And yes. CS is "still in effect," and it most certainly does prevent victims and their families from going to anyone other than a member of the church with the accusations, under penalty of excommunication.
This document is filled with astounding nuggets of ways to get around the truth. Check out #52...
"...In every way the judge is to remember that it is never right for him to bind the accused by an oath to tell the truth."
Say what??!!?? During these church proceedings the accused pedophile priest is NEVER to be bound to tell the truth? Does the same go for the victim?
What a racket. These people belong in jail. Why Roman Catholics aren't storming their churches to rid them of these men of Satan is a great puzzle for anyone with children or any sense of decency.