What are cases reserved to the Holy See?

• A. Local parish disputes about collection funds.
• B. Routine parish discipline handled by diocesan authority.
• C. Certain cases needing direct Holy See intervention rather than diocesan handling (e.g., specific high-level matters or particular types of cases).
• D. Minor administrative matters that can be decided locally.

Answer: (C)

In canon law, some matters are designated as reserved to the Holy See, meaning they must be handled directly by Rome rather than by a local bishop or diocesan authority. These cases are set aside from ordinary diocesan processes because of their importance, gravity, or need for universal consistency. They require intervention by the Holy See or its offices, ensuring uniform application across the whole Church.

That’s why the correct choice describes cases that need direct Holy See involvement rather than diocesan handling. The other options describe routine, local matters that diocesan authorities normally manage, so they aren’t reserved to the Holy See.