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Can. 359 — Tolle Lege

Canon Law

Can. 359

Code of Canon Law

When the Apostolic See is vacant, the college of cardinals possesses only that power in the Church which is attributed to it in special law.

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Source: Code of Canon Law (Vatican.va)