the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:conducts doctrinal investigations
gptkbp:coordinates_with other dicasteries
gptkbp:current_prefect gptkb:Luis_Ladaria_Ferrer
gptkbp:engages_in interfaith dialogue
gptkbp:founded 1542
gptkbp:function promote and safeguard the doctrine of faith
gptkbp:has_acommission_for the promotion of the faith
the promotion of moral theology
the study of contemporary theology
the study of faith and reason
gptkbp:has_ahistory_of addressing modern issues
www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/index.htm
gptkbp:has_aresponsibility_for the oversight of religious orders
gptkbp:has_authority_over theological commissions
gptkbp:has_collaborated_with other religious organizations
gptkbp:has_connection_to the protection of minors
gptkbp:has_historical_significance gptkb:Catholic_Church_history
gptkbp:has_influence_on gptkb:Catholic_theology
gptkbp:has_members gptkb:various_countries
gptkbp:has_publications gptkb:the_Catechism_of_the_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:headquartered_in gptkb:Vatican_City
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
gptkbp:is_accountable_to gptkb:the_Pope
gptkbp:is_considered the Vatican's theological watchdog
the authority on moral issues
the doctrinal authority of the Church
the guardian of Catholic doctrine
gptkbp:is_engaged_in the promotion of social justice.
the study of Church history
the study of contemporary moral issues
gptkbp:is_involved_in the promotion of ecumenism
the formation of clergy
the evaluation of pastoral practices
the promotion of liturgical norms
the dialogue with other faiths
the approval of theological texts
the assessment of new movements
the evaluation of catechetical materials
the evaluation of theological faculties
gptkbp:is_known_for its role in the Inquisition
its role in the Catholic Reformation
gptkbp:is_led_by a Prefect
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:the_Roman_Curia
gptkbp:is_tasked_with defending the faith
the promotion of authentic doctrine
gptkbp:issues social issues
moral issues
the interpretation of scripture
doctrinal notes
gptkbp:issues_documents_on the nature of the Church
gptkbp:issues_reports_on doctrinal issues
gptkbp:meets to discuss doctrinal matters
gptkbp:oversees doctrinal issues
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Holy_See
gptkbp:previously_known_as gptkb:Supreme_Sacred_Congregation_of_the_Roman_and_Universal_Inquisition
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on gptkb:bishops
theological education
the formation of lay leaders
gptkbp:publishes documents on faith and morals
gptkbp:responsible_for handling cases of heresy
the examination of doctrinal deviations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vatican_City_State
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4