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The prohibition on Cremation was abolished some years ago. Vatican-II proper overturned a number of church practices dating back centuries. The fast and dietary laws have been watered down to trivial portions ( I hour before communion, when a Mass itself consumes about an hour at the longest). There have been changes, (updatings) made.
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What are the laws of Roman Catholic?
The laws of the Catholic Church are contained in Canon Law. You may view the current Code at the link below. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is rarely used by the Catholic Church.
What name is given to a collection of the laws of the Catholic Church?
Canon Law
What is the definition of the word canonical?
A canon is a law or rule, usually made by a religious body. The Roman Catholic Church has a book of Canon laws that determine what is or is not canonically correct. For example, a priest is forbidden to marry by canon law. The word is also used for the canon of books contained in the Bible. A list of canonicalbooks would be those approved for inclusion in the Bible. The Roman Catholic edition of the Bible has more books than a Protestant version has.
What are the religious laws in the catholic religion?
Catholic religious laws are primarily based on the teachings of the Bible, the Church's tradition, and Canon Law. These laws cover areas such as moral behavior, sacraments, worship practices, and obligations of the faithful. The Catholic Church's Code of Canon Law governs the structure and organization of the Church, as well as the rights and responsibilities of its members.
What are the significant documents in Roman Catholicism?
The Bible - The Bible is the Word of God and is, along with Sacred Tradition, where we get our laws, rules, and practices.The Catechism of the Catholic Church - The Catechism is a summary of the Doctrines and Dogmas of the Catholic Church.The Code of Canon Law - The Code of Canon Law is similar to the Catechism because it gives a summary of all the Doctrinal and Dogmatic beliefs of the Catholic Church, as well as a Its liturgical practices and Traditions.The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM)/Roman Missal - the GIRM is the is the collection of rules governing the celebration of Mass, and the Roman Missal is the collection of liturgical practices (prayers that are said, the Order of Mass, etc.)
Who issued the Catholic Emancipation act?
The Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829 was issued by the British Parliament and finally repealed all the Penal laws and allowed Catholics to take their seats in Parliament.
What are all the Canon Laws of the Catholic church?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Code of Canon Law was revised by His Holiness, Pope Bl. John Paul II and issued in 1983. It contains 1752 canons. The link below for the Vatican contains the entire Code online, and the Amazon link provides a source for ordering the Code in an edition that contains the English translation along with the actual Code.
What is the difference between the Church's canon laws and the Ten Commandments?
The Commandments were laws given to the Israelites by Moses, later understood as applicable to the people of God. Canon Law is the organizational rules and regulations given by the Vatican to the Roman Catholic Church. Eastern Rite Catholic churches are governed by a different set of rules. In a way, its apples and oranges. Much of Canon Law applies to the administration of an incredibly large world-wide organization. Most of its focus is on that, rather than personal conduct. The current Code of Canon Law may be read online at the Vatican's website at http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/_INDEX.HTM
When can a case be repealed to a higher court?
Never, the word "repealed" refers to laws. Cases would be "referred"
Can copyright laws be repealed?
Yes, they just tend not to be.
Why is the canon law important?
Canon law is important because it keeps the true identity of the church in its teaching and practice. it protects the church against heresy. Canon law guides the teaching and behaviour of the church. it keeps the church in order.
What were the Penal Laws and what was their significance in the 18th century?
This was a short name given to the anti-Roman Catholic laws passed by the all-Protestant parliament of Ireland from 1691 onwards. The laws were extremely oppressive and their effects on Roman Catholics in Ireland were devastating. In the 18th century they were not always enforced to the letter, but they led to widespread destitution and ignorance among most of the Roman Catholic population in Ireland. Joncey
