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Can. 1749 — Tolle Lege

Canon Law

Can. 1749

Code of Canon Law

If the pastor does not intend to submit to the counsel and persuasions of the bishop, he is to explain the reasons in writing.

Source: Code of Canon Law (Vatican.va)