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Can. 1043 — Tolle Lege

Canon Law

Can. 1043

Code of Canon Law

If the Christian faithful are aware of impediments to sacred orders, they are obliged to reveal them to the ordinary or pastor before the ordination.

Read in full at Vatican.va

Source: Code of Canon Law (Vatican.va)