Pope Leo authorizes bishops to remove superiors of autonomous monasteries
Pope Leo XIV has authorized bishops to dismiss the superiors of autonomous monasteries, marking a significant change in Church governance. This new regulation, supported by Pope Francis, could impact traditional Catholic practices and independent monasteries. Critics argue that this move may undermine the rights of religious orders and lead to a crackdown on contemplative communities.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV issued a new regulation allowing diocesan bishops to dismiss major superiors of autonomous monasteries.
- ▪The rescript grants authority to the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life to authorize such dismissals.
- ▪This change follows a previous modification by Pope Francis that limited dismissal powers to the monastery's major superior.
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News Pope Leo authorizes bishops to remove superiors of autonomous monasteries Catholic podcaster Ryan Grant called the new canon law rule ‘one the most revolutionary changes in the history of the Church.’ Pope Leo XIV departs from the San Damaso Courtyard on October 23, 2025, in Vatican CityPhoto by Chris Jackson/Getty Images EmilyMangiaracina 0 Emily Mangiaracina Comments 0 Fri May 29, 2026 - 5:48 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday issued a new regulation allowing a diocesan bishop to dismiss the major superior of an autonomous monastery.
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