is a document issued on 15 October 1976 by the
Catholic Church
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's
Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith with the approval of
Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI (born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini; 26 September 18976 August 1978) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978. Succeeding John XXII ...
. It presents
theological
Theology is the study of religious belief from a religious perspective, with a focus on the nature of divinity. It is taught as an academic discipline, typically in universities and seminaries. It occupies itself with the unique content of an ...
and historical arguments against the
Catholic Church's ordination of women as priests and bishops.
Its title is taken from the opening words of the document's original Latin text, which mean 'Among the noteworthy'.
Contents:
*Introduction. The Role Of Women In Modern Society And The Church
*1. The Church's Constant Tradition
*2. The Attitude of Christ
*3. The Practice of the Apostles
*4. Permanent Value of the Attitude of Jesus and the Apostles
*5. The Ministerial Priesthood in the Light of The Mystery of Christ
*6. The Ministerial Priesthood Illustrated by The Mystery of the Church
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1976 documents