Missale Romanum

Promulgating the Roman Missal Renewed by Decree of Vatican II

St. Paul VI1969-04-03Amended

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Overview

Promulgates the renewed Roman Missal and explains major elements of the postconciliar revision of the Order of Mass.

Why This Document Matters

It is the constitutional act behind the modern Roman Missal and must be read with later editions and liturgical law.

Historical Context

Issued by St. Paul VI in 1969, this apostolic constitution addresses the pastoral, doctrinal, or governing needs of its period while remaining part of the Church's continuing documentary tradition.

Authority and Status

Genre: Apostolic Constitution
Authority class: Papal apostolic constitution
Juridical force: Doctrinal, legislative, or governing according to its provisions
Current status: Amended
Promulgated: 1969-04-03

Legal or historical note: Operative through later typical editions and subsequent liturgical legislation.

A high-form papal act whose doctrinal, juridical, or governing force is determined by its contents and stated provisions.

Key Points

Sacraments & LiturgyEucharistCanon Law & Governance

Major Themes

Sacraments & LiturgyEucharistCanon Law & Governance

Document Relationships

Amended by: Later typical editions of the Roman Missal
Affected law: Roman Missal; Order of Mass

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