Canon Law Blog Updated--Rome's four options in regard to Bp. Fernando Lugo

An updated statement from Edward Peters on Bishop Lugo...

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From: Edward Peters
Date: Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 2:15 PM

Rome's four options in regard to Bp. Fernando Lugo

Who is not happy to see Paraguay's junta finally voted out of office? That the election was peaceful and, so far, seems to be accepted by the old guard is even better. But that is not the issue in regard to Paraguay's new president, Bp. Fernando Lugo. The issue here is canonical (and by implication, theological and pastoral): Lugo was ordained to the fullness of holy orders for the spiritual service of God's people.

Read more about it here: http://www.canonlaw.info/2008/04/romes-options-in-regard-to-bp-fernando.html

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