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Can. 1139 — Tolle Lege

Canon Law

Can. 1139

Code of Canon Law

Illegitimate children are legitimated by the subsequent valid or putative marriage of their parents or by a rescript of the Holy See.

Source: Code of Canon Law (Vatican.va)