Advocates of Roman congregations
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Advocates of Roman congregations are persons,
Nature and functioning
The learning required of these advocates is exceptional and profound. Besides a thorough acquaintance with
In several ways the advocate of the
The recompense of a Roman advocate is a fixed sum, which is to be paid by the client whether the case be gained or lost. There is no temptation, therefore, to proceed to questionable means to obtain a favorable verdict. Moreover, the consistorial advocates are pledged to defend the poor free of charge in case of need.
A Pious Society of Advocates exists at Rome whose officers divide the cases of the poor among the members.
Consistorial advocates proper were originally only seven in number, forming the Consistorial College.
The other advocates are called titular or simple advocates.
References
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Advocates of Roman Congregations". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.