Trust in the Church has been ‘destroyed’ for many in recent years

Such is the assessment of Monsignor Martin Grichting, an esteemed professor of canon law, the emeritus Vicar General of the Diocese of Chur and a former consulter for the Congregation for the Clergy.

VATICAN CITY (PerMariam) — The Church is suffering from a widespread and devastating lack of trust, largely due to the pontificate of Pope Francis, whose reign saw departures from Catholic teaching on marriage, the nature of the Church, and the role of the Church in salvation.

Such is the assessment of Monsignor Martin Grichting, an esteemed professor …