From Amy Welborn on Father Maciel

The following comes from the communications director of the North American branch of the Legions of Christ:

I hope to bring a bit of clarity regarding the confusion over the
recent news regarding Father Maciel.

1. The Holy See contacted the Legion of Christ with the good news that there is not now nor will there be a canonical process regarding accusations against Father Maciel.
2. The Holy See authorized the Legionaries to make a public statement in this regard, and said if sources wanted verification they could contact the Vatican Press Office.
3. Several major news agencies followed this process and accurately
reported that the Holy See confirmed our statement. Catholic News Service and the New York Times were the first.
4. Questions directed to the Vatican Press Office regarding whether this was "their statement" are a bit off the mark. The Holy See authorized the Legion to make a statement, and the Vatican press office has verified its accuracy.

As I noted before, I'm waiting to see if the Vatican Press Office would issue a definitive statement. The idea that someone of the caliber as Sandro Magister would report on an ongoing investigation and then on the same day have a CNS report come out that there was no investigation and there would not ever be a canonical process is just too far beyond the pale.

From the LC from open book.