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Christus Dominus §40 — Tolle Lege

Vatican II

Christus Dominus §40

Decree Concerning the Pastoral Office of Bishops in the Church

⁴⁰ Therefore, in order to accomplish these aims this sacred synod decrees as follows:

Read in full at Vatican.va

Source: Christus Dominus (Vatican.va)