apostolic constitution Episcopalis Communio
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Apostolic constitution *Episcopalis Communio* is a 2018 document issued by Pope Francis that reforms and regulates the structure, procedures, and authority of the Synod of Bishops in the Catholic Church.
All labels observed (1)
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| apostolic constitution Episcopalis Communio canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: apostolic constitution Episcopalis Communio Context triple: [General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops, governedBy, apostolic constitution Episcopalis Communio]
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: apostolic constitution Episcopalis Communio Target entity description: Apostolic constitution *Episcopalis Communio* is a 2018 document issued by Pope Francis that reforms and regulates the structure, procedures, and authority of the Synod of Bishops in the Catholic Church.
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A.
Apostolic Constitution Regimini Ecclesiae Universae
Apostolic Constitution Regimini Ecclesiae Universae is a 1967 papal document by Pope Paul VI that reorganized the Roman Curia in the wake of the Second Vatican Council.
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B.
apostolic constitution Universi Dominici Gregis
The apostolic constitution *Universi Dominici Gregis* is a key legal document of the Catholic Church that sets out the procedures for the College of Cardinals in electing a new pope after the papal see becomes vacant.
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C.
Apostolic Constitution "Praedicate Evangelium"
The Apostolic Constitution "Praedicate Evangelium" is a major 2022 reform document by Pope Francis that reorganizes the Roman Curia and redefines the structure and functions of Vatican departments.
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D.
Apostolic Constitution Pastor Bonus
Apostolic Constitution Pastor Bonus is a 1988 papal document issued by Pope John Paul II that reorganized and defined the structure and functions of the Roman Curia, the central administrative apparatus of the Catholic Church.
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E.
Decree on the Pastoral Office of Bishops in the Church
The Decree on the Pastoral Office of Bishops in the Church is a Second Vatican Council document that defines the role, responsibilities, and collegial nature of Catholic bishops in guiding and governing the Church.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
apostolic constitution
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papal document ⓘ |
| affirms |
possibility of synodal final document becoming part of the ordinary magisterium
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teaching authority of the Synod of Bishops when approved by the Pope ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
Synod of Bishops of the Catholic Church
NERFINISHED
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extraordinary general assemblies of the Synod of Bishops ⓘ ordinary general assemblies of the Synod of Bishops ⓘ special assemblies of the Synod of Bishops ⓘ |
| author | Pope Francis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| clarifies |
norms for the celebration of synodal assemblies
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norms for the implementation of synodal conclusions ⓘ norms for the preparation of synodal assemblies ⓘ relationship between Synod of Bishops and papal magisterium ⓘ |
| concerns | universal Church NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contains |
normative section
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theological and pastoral introduction ⓘ |
| dateOfPromulgation | 2018-09-15 ⓘ |
| defines |
post-synodal implementation phase
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pre-synodal consultation process ⓘ role of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
communion between bishops and the Pope
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discernment in common ⓘ listening to the People of God ⓘ synodality as a constitutive dimension of the Church ⓘ |
| hasEnglishTitle | Episcopal Communion NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| issuedInPontificateOf | Pope Francis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| legalEffect | reform of synodal norms ⓘ |
| legalForm | apostolic constitution ⓘ |
| legalStatus | part of the Church’s universal law regarding the Synod of Bishops ⓘ |
| placeOfPromulgation | Vatican City NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| predecessorDocument |
Apostolica sollicitudo
NERFINISHED
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Ordo Synodi Episcoporum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| promulgatedBy | Pope Francis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| providesFor |
consultation of the People of God before synods
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pre-synodal meetings of young people or other groups ⓘ questionnaires and other instruments of consultation ⓘ |
| reforms |
Code of Canon Law norms on the Synod of Bishops
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Synod of Bishops NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regulates |
authority of the Synod of Bishops
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procedures of the Synod of Bishops ⓘ structure of the Synod of Bishops ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Catholic Church NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| states | that the final synodal document can participate in the ordinary magisterium if expressly approved by the Pope ⓘ |
| subject |
Synod of Bishops
NERFINISHED
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episcopal collegiality ⓘ synodality in the Catholic Church ⓘ |
| titleLanguage | Latin ⓘ |
| yearOfPromulgation | 2018 ⓘ |
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Subject: apostolic constitution Episcopalis Communio Description of subject: Apostolic constitution *Episcopalis Communio* is a 2018 document issued by Pope Francis that reforms and regulates the structure, procedures, and authority of the Synod of Bishops in the Catholic Church.
Referenced by (1)
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General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops
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governedBy
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apostolic constitution Episcopalis Communio
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