A Proposed Constitution for the Catholic Church

INDEX

Introduction

1. Nature and Purpose of the Church

Membership of the Catholic Church

2. Rights of Catholics

3. Church Government

1. General Principles

1. The Legitimate Exercise of Authority is Mediated by Consent of the Church

2. Consent, Reception, and Custom concerning Laws and Doctrines

3. Subsidiarity

Autonomy and Interdependence of the Churches

Mutual Respect Between Churches

4. Separation of Powers

5. Selection of Church Ministers

2. Power of Governance

1. Legislative Power

2. Representative Legislative Assemblies (Councils, Synods)

Scope and Remit of Representative Assemblies

Parish

Diocese

National Church

Multinational Church

Universal Church

3. Executive Power

The Office of the Pope and the Curia of the Catholic Communion

4. Power of Teaching

Remit, scope, and responsibilities of independent expert advisors and advisory bodies

Responsibilities of church representatives and church leaders when using expert advice

5. Power of Order

6. Judicial System

7. Financial Administration

8. Final Provisions

A Proposed Constitution for the Catholic Church (full text):

https://hanglberger-manfred.de/constitution_catholic_church__wicr_draft__09_2022.htm

Background, sources, contributing authors, co-signers:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eyG-XTjaqLBG4ovrTRO1dD2yZfFzenFs/view target="_blank"

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