JCL stands for "Juris Canonici Licentia," which is Latin for "Licentiate in Canon Law." It indicates that the priest has a specialized degree in Catholic Church law and is qualified to handle legal matters within the Church.

Marina Becker has written:

'Tentativa criminosa' -- subject(s): Canon law, Criminal law (Canon law), Roman law, Punishment (Canon law)

One of the responsibilities the pope is to see that Canon Law is followed so, of course, he follows Canon Law himself.

Donald S. Webber has written:

'Confessional faculties' -- subject(s): Confession (Canon law), Penance, Faculties (Canon law), Penance (Canon law), Confessors (Canon law), History

Verginio Boccacci has written:

'Tractatvs tres Virginii de Boccatiis a Cingulo I.V.C. Romani' -- subject(s): Bribery (Canon law), Partnership (Canon law), Contracts (Canon law), Annuities (Canon law)