Fasting and abstinence in the Catholic ChurchThe Catholic Church observes the disciplines of fasting and abstinence (from meat) at various times each year. For Catholics, fasting is the reduction of one's intake of food, while abstinence refers to refraining from something that is good, and not inherently sinful, such as meat. The Catholic Church teaches that all people are obliged by God to perform some penance for their sins, and that these acts of penance are both personal and corporeal.Canon law of the Catholic ChurchCanon law (from Latin ius canonicum) is the system of religious laws and ecclesiastical legal principles made and enforced by the hierarchical authorities of the Catholic Church to regulate its external organization and government and to order and direct the activities of Catholics toward the mission of the Church.
Apostolic constitutionAn apostolic constitution (Latin: constitutio apostolica) is the most solemn form of legislation issued by the Pope. It is one of several types of papal bull that can be issued from the Vatican. This high-level document normally deals with matters related to the governance and structure of the Church such as confirming laws, regulations, or institutions within the Church. Apostolic constitutions are issued as papal bulls because of their solemn, public form.
Pope Paul VIHead of the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978Other popes named PaulPapacy1963 conclaveCoronationSecond Vatican CouncilCatholic–Orthodox Joint Declaration of 1965Reform of the Roman CuriaPastoral visits1965 visit to the United StatesSecond Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of BishopsPontifical Commission on Birth ControlTeachings and writingsApostolic constitutions PaeniteminiIndulgentiarum DoctrinaRomano Pontifici eligendoEncyclicals Ecclesiam SuamMense maioMysterium fideiChristi MatriPopulorum progressioSacerdotalis caelibatusHumanae vitaeApostolic exhortations Signum MagnumMarialis CultusEvangelii nuntiandiMotu proprioEcclesiae SanctaePontificalis DomusSolemni hac liturgiaMysterii PaschalisIngravescentem aetatemApostolic letters Octogesima adveniensChurch governance and reformCardinals created by Paul VIReform of the Roman CuriaMass of Paul VIPontificalis DomusEcclesiae SanctaeIngravescentem aetatemRomano Pontifici eligendoEcumenism and diplomacyPope Paul VI and ecumenismCatholic–Orthodox Joint Declaration of 1965OstpolitikBeatifications and canonizationsBeatificationsVenerable people declaredCanonizationsLegacyBeatification and canonization of Pope Paul VIPaul VI Audience HallPaul VI PrizePaul VI: The Pope in the TempestPope Paul VI (born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini; 26 September 1897 – 6 August 1978) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978.
EconomyAn economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services. In general, it is defined as a social domain that emphasize the practices, discourses, and material expressions associated with the production, use, and management of resources.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.