Decet quam maxime
Decet quam maxime ( Eng .: It is particularly appropriate ) is the title of an encyclical by Pope Clement XIV. On September 12, 1769, the Pope addressed the bishops of the Kingdom of Sardinia with his first apostolic letter . The encyclical is subtitled “On the Abuse of Taxes and Duties”. Clement XIV condemned the increased abuse of taxes and duties that were paid to the bishops.
Exhortation
In his exhortation , he exhorted the bishops to use the money appropriately and recalled the provisions of the Council of Trent . He forbade the bishops to demand additional taxes and money for letters of indulgence . It would therefore be “particularly appropriate” for church dignitaries to rid themselves of any suspicion of abuse and to avoid any greed . The Pope also urged the bishops to put the provisions of his predecessors into practice.