Gentle Judge

Apostolic Letter Motu Proprio of the Supreme Pontiff Francis
MITIS IUDEX DOMINUS IESUS about the Nulity of Marriage

The Church decided to undertake a reform of the processes regarding the nullity of marriage, a Committee was formed accordingly for this purpose comprising men renowned for their knowledge of the law, their pastoral prudence, and their practical experience. This Committee, under the guidance of the Dean of the Roman Rota, drew up a plan for reform with due regard for the need to protect the principle of the indissolubility of the marital bond.
Working quickly, this Committee devised within a short period of time a framework for the new procedural law that after careful examination with the help of other experts, is now presented in this motu proprio.