Maximam gravissimamque

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Maximam gravissimamque is an encyclical written by Pope Pius XI. and was published on January 18, 1924. The Pope addressed this encyclical only to the French cardinals , bishops and the clergy in France .

ratification

In a memorandum between the French Republic and the Holy See in 1921, the resumption of diplomatic relations was discussed. In another memorandum, agreement was reached on the appointment of bishops and the establishment of a theological faculty at the University of Strasbourg . Finally there was a verbal note about the guarantee and the procedure of the previous memoranda. With this encyclical the Holy See manifested its ratification and the French state confirmed it by a note from the Council of State.

Associations of Dioceses

In this letter, the Pope expresses that he does not intend to change the dioceses that have existed since 1905 and confirms the law passed in 1905 and at the same time the measures taken by Pope Pius X in his encyclical Vehementer nos of February 11, 1906. The thought of Pius XI. is clearly documented in this encyclical, he advocates a reorganization of the dioceses, but would also like to see the cultural areas taken into account. He describes the amalgamation of dioceses as an aid that could help overcome the current situation, but the canonical provisions should be observed.

Unity of the church

He condemns the separation laws from 1905 and repeats several times that the current decisions do not contradict the path taken by Pius X. The current decisions and new regulations would not contradict the encyclical Gravissimo officii munere of February 11, 1906 in which Pope Pius X spoke out against the "worship associations" and so-called "cultural associations"; these retain their full validity.

In his final exhortation he encourages his confreres and all priests to continue their prosperous work, and the Pope declares his support. At the same time he declares that the permission of the Holy See must be obtained for changes or for the union of dioceses. He calls on the French episcopate to discipline and instructs them to serve the Church in unity and peace .

See also

History of France - Third Republic

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