Humanae salutis

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Humanae salutis is the Apostolic Constitution with Pope John XXIII. on December 25, 1961 proclaimed the official convocation of the Second Vatican Council .

specification

With the convocation, John XXIII. The following criteria were given: Taking into account the needs of the times, consideration should be given to how the Christian faith could be spread more effectively by the church . With regard to Christians separated from the Apostolic See , the doctrines about the Church should be developed and set forth. Furthermore, advice should be given to the whole human family on how to achieve and maintain true peace. Questions should be presented and discussed concerning both doctrine and human actions.

Content

Unlike previous councils , which were called to deal with important decisions of the church ( schisms , heresies , deviations, etc.), this desired council should be based on the church's own perception as a living and changing reality, as a prophetic sign of the Work in the world. Christianity as a whole (hence the convocation to Rome and the invitation of lay people and representatives of other Christian churches as observers at the Council) should be brought out of a long historical period with common commitment and strength. John XXIII With this constitution gradually realized his project of an ecumenical council, which was certainly unexpected and not entirely welcome even to the Roman Curia , and which appeared to some as a desperate and daring undertaking.

Patron saints and motto

Saint Joseph was founded by Pope John XXIII. next to the Holy Virgin Mother Mary for special patron chooses the second Vatican Council. He then used the term “signs of the times” in this constitution as well in the sense of the signs that let him look to the future of the Church and human society with hope.

Further texts in preparation

  • With the Apostolic Letter ( Motu Proprio ) "Consilium" February 2, 1962 [1] John XXIII. marks the opening day of the council on October 11, 1962 and commemorates the great council of Ephesus .
  • In the Apostolic Letter (Motu Proprio) "Appropinquante Concilio" of August 6, 1962, John XXIII. finally the norms, comparable to rules of procedure, for holding the council in force.

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