In Vatican victory, judge rules priests are not employees in Oregon sex abuse case

The Associated Press reported last week that U.S. District Court Michael Mosman said “There are no facts to create a true employment relationship between Ronan and the Holy See". The article also reported,

"Mosman said that if he accepted the plaintiff’s argument that the Vatican maintains absolute control over all priests, and is therefore their employer, then all Catholics everywhere could similarly be considered employees of the Holy See."

Plaintiff's attorney Jeff Anderson said he planned to appeal.

(via U.S. Catholic)