Clarification on Dicastery's Responsibilities

The Decastory for the Doctrine of the Faith clarifies that its jurisdiction is limited to cases of clerical sexual abuse against minors or those equivalent to minors. It emphasizes that other cases, such as those involving vulnerable adults, fall under the responsibility of dioceses or religious communities. The clarification aims to address the misconception that all serious cases of sexual abuse must be handled by the Decastory, urging dioceses to fulfill their own responsibilities.