Suing the Vatican in Sex Abuse Cases

By Cathleen Kaveny

November 26, 2008

I haven't read the decision yet. Has anyone else? HT: Whispers in the Loggia

Cathleen Kaveny is the Darald and Juliet Libby Professor in the Theology Department and Law School at Boston College.

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