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Ad Petri Cathedram §53 — Tolle Lege

Encyclicals (Pre-V2)

Pope John XXIII

Ad Petri Cathedram §53

Ad Petri Cathedram

⁵³ Within the family, the father stands in God's place. He must lead and guide the rest by his authority and the example of his good life.

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Source: Ad Petri Cathedram (Vatican.va)