Rezygnacja z urzędu kościelnego – wybrane aspekty ascetyczne i prawne w oparciu o motu proprio papieża Franciszka Imparare a congedarsi z 12 lutego 2018 roku
Resignation from the church office – selected ascetic and legal aspects based on the motu proprio of Pope Francis Imparare a congedarsi of 12 February 2018

Summary/Abstract: The article is a commentary on the motu proprio of Pope Francis Imparare a congedarsi of February 12, 2018, concerning the resignation from some of the higher church offices to which nomination is given by the pope. The ascetic motivation that should accompany the clergyman in his retirement are at first presented. Next, the new provisions of the new legislation are discussed. The first is the change of the way in which high office holders in the Roman Curia lose their office – instead of leaving office at a certain age, they are obliged to resign to the Pope. The possibility that the resignation of the Roman Bishop may be considered for an indefinite period of time is criticised. During this time, which may be freely prolonged, because the bishop of the diocese is able to suspend and leave his office at any time, which is not conducive to the good performance of his pastoral mission and undermines the stability of the bishop’s office. The Bishop, successor to the apostles, is of systemic importance in the Church and requires adequate stability. Therefore, it can never be treated as an office ad tempus.

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