Veritatis gaudium
| Veritatis gaudium Latin for 'The Joy of Truth'Apostolic constitution of Pope Francis | |
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| Signature date | 8 December 2017 |
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Veritatis gaudium (The Joy of Truth)
Scope
The document deals only with
Structure
The first part (on "common norms") deals with the nature and purpose of ecclesiastical universities and faculties. The second part ("special norms") deals with specific norms regarding faculties of theology, canon law, and philosophy.[4]
Innovations
The document makes provision for "distance learning", something which had not existed at the time of Sapientia christiana. The document also makes provision for refugees and migrants for whom production of the requisite academic verifications would be impossible.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Wells, Christopher (29 January 2018). "With new Apostolic Constitution, Pope reforms Catholic higher education". Vatican News. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ "Highlights of Veritatis gaudium". Vatican News. 29 January 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f Harris, Elise (29 January 2018). "Pope revamps ecclesiastical universities in new apostolic constitution". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ a b c Kurian, Anne (29 January 2018). "Veritatis Gaudium: For Renewal, Reform of Higher Ecclesiastical Studies". Zenit. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ Veritatis gaudium, Art. 94. Accessed 29 January 2018.
External links
- Veritatis gaudium, English text, Vatican.va
