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Apostolic Will and Mutua Concordia
Pope Leo XIV issued a papal decree that amends Laws 106 and 126 of the Eastern Churches' Code of Canon Law. The purpose of this amendment is to regulate the process of dismissing a patriarch from his position for a serious reason through a synod of bishops. The text specifies that the decision to remove a patriarch is to be made via an administrative-synodal procedure, not a judicial one. It requires that the reason be genuine and proportionate to the seriousness of the dismissal, and it advises against exploring political or incidental causes. It also clarifies that the patriarch enjoys lifelong immunity and can only be dismissed exceptionally in serious cases, with a verification of the validity of the reasons and the implementation of procedures to safeguard the patriarch’s rights. The details of the process are left to the synod, in accordance with its laws. The goal of this regulation is to restore a balance between the supreme authority of the Roman pontiff and the role of the synod in the life of the patriarchal church, thereby preserving the dignity of the patriarch and promoting collective decision-making. It also ensures that his position is not weakened except in rare and serious circumstances.
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