Pontifical Commission for the Revision of the Code of Canon Law
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| Pontifical Commission for the Revision of the Code of Canon Law | |
|---|---|
| Name | Pontifical Commission for the Revision of the Code of Canon Law |
| Formation | 1963 |
| Founder | Pope John XXIII |
| Headquarters | Vatican City |
Pontifical Commission for the Revision of the Code of Canon Law was established by Pope John XXIII in 1963, with the goal of revising the Code of Canon Law of the Catholic Church, which was promulgated by Pope Benedict XV in 1917. The commission's work was influenced by the Second Vatican Council, which was convened by Pope John XXIII in 1962 and attended by Cardinal Leo Jozef Suenens, Cardinal Franz König, and Cardinal Giovanni Battista Montini, who later became Pope Paul VI. The commission's efforts were also shaped by the contributions of prominent canonists such as Francis Xavier Wernz, Pietro Gasparri, and Umberto Benigni. The commission's work was supported by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, led by Cardinal Alfredo Ottaviani, and the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, led by Cardinal Gustavo Testa.
● History
The history of the Pontifical Commission for the Revision of the Code of Canon Law is closely tied to the development of the Code of Canon Law itself, which was first promulgated by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 and revised by Pope Benedict XIV in 1752. The commission's work was also influenced by the First Vatican Council, which was convened by Pope Pius IX in 1869 and attended by Cardinal John Henry Newman and Cardinal George Errington. The commission's efforts were shaped by the contributions of prominent theologians such as Karl Rahner, Edward Schillebeeckx, and Hans Küng, who were all involved in the Second Vatican Council. The commission's work was also supported by the Pontifical Gregorian University, led by Jesuit Father Pedro Arrupe, and the Pontifical Lateran University, led by Bishop Agostino Casaroli.
● Establishment and Purpose
The Pontifical Commission for the Revision of the Code of Canon Law was established by Pope John XXIII in 1963, with the goal of revising the Code of Canon Law to reflect the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and the changing needs of the Catholic Church. The commission was composed of prominent canonists and theologians, including Cardinal Pericle Felici, Cardinal William Theodore Heard, and Bishop Johannes Willebrands. The commission's purpose was to revise the Code of Canon Law in light of the Second Vatican Council's emphasis on ecumenism, collegiality, and inculturation, as reflected in documents such as Lumen Gentium, Unitatis Redintegratio, and Gaudium et Spes. The commission's work was supported by the Synod of Bishops, established by Pope Paul VI in 1965, and the International Theological Commission, established by Pope Paul VI in 1969.
● Membership and Organization
The Pontifical Commission for the Revision of the Code of Canon Law was composed of prominent canonists and theologians from around the world, including Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Cardinal Francis Arinze, and Bishop Walter Kasper. The commission was divided into several sub-commissions, each responsible for revising a specific section of the Code of Canon Law. The commission's work was coordinated by the Secretariat of State, led by Cardinal Amleto Cicognani, and the Congregation for the Clergy, led by Cardinal John Joseph Wright. The commission's membership included representatives from the Eastern Catholic Churches, such as Melkite Greek Catholic Church Patriarch Maximos V Hakim, and the Latin Church, such as Archbishop Giovanni Benelli.
● Revision Process
The revision process of the Code of Canon Law was a complex and time-consuming task that involved the collaboration of numerous canonists and theologians from around the world. The commission's work was influenced by the Second Vatican Council's emphasis on collegiality and subsidiarity, as reflected in documents such as Christus Dominus and Apostolicam Actuositatem. The commission's efforts were shaped by the contributions of prominent canonists such as Francis Xavier Wernz, Pietro Gasparri, and Umberto Benigni, who had all played a significant role in the development of the Code of Canon Law. The commission's work was supported by the Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts, established by Pope John Paul II in 1984, and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, led by Cardinal Johannes Willebrands.
● Impact and Legacy
The revised Code of Canon Law was promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1983 and has had a significant impact on the Catholic Church's governance and discipline. The revised code reflects the Second Vatican Council's emphasis on ecumenism, collegiality, and inculturation, and has been influential in shaping the Catholic Church's response to contemporary issues such as clerical abuse and interfaith dialogue. The commission's work has been recognized by Pope Benedict XVI, who has praised the revised code as a significant contribution to the Catholic Church's mission and identity. The commission's legacy continues to be felt in the work of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, led by Cardinal Francesco Coccopalmerio, and the International Theological Commission, led by Cardinal Luis Ladaria Ferrer.