Pope Considering Release of ‘Motu Propio’ Prior to Resignation
Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican Press Office, informed journalists today that Pope Benedict XVI is considering publishing a Motu Propio, a document released by the Holy Father...
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‘Motu Propio’ Apostolic Letter Regarding the Election of the Roman Pontiff
Here is the translation of Pope Benedict's Motu Propio which was issued today regarding the election of the next Roman Pontiff. * * * “With the Apostolic Letter 'De aliquibus mutationibus in normis de...
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Pope Benedict XVI Issues ‘Motu Propio’ on Conclave
Pope Benedict XVI has issued an apostolic letter published today, called a motu proprio (Latin for “on one’s own initiative”), that addresses some changes to the rules on the election of the Roman...
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Summary of Motu Propio on Conclave
Here is the summary of the Benedict XVI's Motu Propio, released by Fr. Thomas Rosica, the Holy See Press Office assistant to Fr. Federico Lombardi. * * * SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS OF MOTU PROPRIO ON...
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Archbishop Dominique Mamberti’s Statement on Motu Propio
Here is the statement released by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Secretary for Relations with States, regarding the Holy Father’s recent Motu Propio on the jurisdiction of judicial authorities of...
View ArticleMotu Propio on Jurisdiction of Judicial Authorities of Vatican City State
Here is the Motu Propio issued by Pope Francis today regarding the jurisdiction of judicial authorities of Vatican City State in criminal matters. * * * In our times, the common good is increasingly...
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