Roman Rota

The Roman Rota is a key court within the Catholic Church, specifically the Vatican's judicial system. It primarily functions as an appellate court, dealing with cases involving church law, such as marriage annulments and ecclesiastical disputes. Established in the 12th century, the Rota ensures fair legal processes in matters that affect the faithful, providing a secondary review of decisions made by local church tribunals. Its rulings help to maintain consistency and integrity in the application of Catholic canon law worldwide. The court is composed of appointed judges known as auditors.