Polnische Bischöfe führen finanzielle Strafen für kanonische Vergehen ein

WARSAW, Poland — The Catholic Church in Poland introduced financial penalties as a disciplinary measure on March 1 for clergy and laypersons performing official Church functions who commit canonical offenses.The move follows the 2021 reform of the Code of Canon Law by Pope Francis, which restored and clarified the Church’s ability to impose financial penalties as expiatory sanctions.The Polish Episcopal Conference adopted national norms implementing the reform on financial penalties during its 402nd Plenary Assembly in Gdańsk on Oct. 14,…