The censorship of the Church of Rome and its influence upon the production and distribution of literature, volume 2 (of 2)Putnam, George Haven
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The censorship of the Church of Rome and its influence upon the production and distribution of literature, volume 2 (of 2)
Putnam, George Haven
Freedom of the press; Liberty of conscience; Prohibited books
27. Although all Catholics, especially the more learned, ought
to denounce pernicious books either to the Bishops or to the
Holy See, this duty belongs more especially to Apostolic Nuncios
and Delegates, local Ordinaries, and Rectors of Universities.
28. It is expedient, in denouncing bad books, that not only the
title of the book be expressed, but also, as far as possible,
the reasons be explained why the book is considered worthy of
censure. Those to whom the denunciation is made will remember
that it is their duty to keep secret the names of the denouncers.
29. Ordinaries, even as Delegates of the Apostolic See, must
be careful to prohibit evil books or other writings published
or circulated in their dioceses, and to withdraw them from
the hands of the faithful. Such works and writings should be
referred by them to the judgment of the Apostolic See as appear
to require a more careful examination, or concerning which a
decision of the Supreme Authority may seem desirable in order to
procure a more salutary effect.
ARTICLE II
OF THE CENSORSHIP OF BOOKS
I. OF THE PRELATES INTRUSTED WITH THE CENSORSHIP OF
BOOKS
30. From what has been laid down above (No. 7), it is
sufficiently clear what persons have authority to approve or
permit editions and translations of the Holy Bible.
31. No one shall venture to republish books condemned by the
Apostolic See. If, for a grave and reasonable cause, any
particular exception appears desirable in this respect, this
can only be allowed on obtaining beforehand a license from the
Sacred Congregation of the Index and observing the conditions
prescribed by it.
32. Whatsoever pertains in any way to Causes of Beatification
and Canonisation of the Servants of God may not be published
without the approval of the Congregation of Sacred Rites.
33. The same must be said of Collections of Decrees of the
various Roman Congregations: such Collections may not be
published without first obtaining the license of the authorities
of each Congregation, and observing the conditions by them
prescribed.
34. Vicars Apostolic and Missionaries Apostolic shall faithfully
observe the decrees of the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda
concerning the publication of books.
35. The approbation of books, of which the censorship is not
reserved by the present Decrees either to the Holy See or to the
Roman Congregations, belongs to the Ordinary of the place where
they are published.
36. Regulars must remember that, in addition to the license of
the Bishop, they are bound by a decree of the Sacred Council
of Trent to obtain leave for publishing any work from their
own Superior. Both permissions must be printed either at the
beginning or at the end of the book.
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