Papal Constitution
/ˈpeɪpəl ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal decree issued by the Pope defining Church law or doctrine.
The papal constitution established new guidelines for ecclesiastical governance.
Forms
- papal constitution
- papal constitutions
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Commentary
Papal constitutions represent the highest form of legislative act in the Catholic Church and differ from other papal documents by their solemnity and scope.
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