What is the transparency about which, rightly or wrongly, we speak so much today? What are the problems posed by this notion, which incidentally is derived from state law, for such a particular system as that of the Church? How is it possible to overcome these difficulties and devise a system — undoubtedly needed! — which is both original and capable of responding to real necessities and the Church’s legislation? Reflection in this area is only at the beginning. But we have to begin somewhere.