Sacrae Disciplinae Leges

Promulgating the 1983 Code of Canon Law

St. John Paul II1983-01-25Current

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Overview

Promulgates the revised Latin Code of Canon Law and situates it within Vatican II’s ecclesiology and the Church’s juridical tradition.

Why This Document Matters

It is the authoritative promulgating constitution for the 1983 Code and explains the code’s conciliar purpose.

Historical Context

Issued by St. John Paul II in 1983, 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: Current
Promulgated: 1983-01-25

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

Key Points

Canon Law & GovernanceEcclesiologySynodality & Communion

Major Themes

Canon Law & GovernanceEcclesiologySynodality & Communion

Document Relationships

Affected law: 1983 Code of Canon Law
Related records: Code of Canon Law

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