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Bull of Pope Clement VIII

Date
1596
Archive
County Archive of Alt Penedès
Document type
Textual
Reference code
CAT-ACAP-51-51
Link to the online document
Description

This papal bull, issued by Clement VIII in 1596, is a document of great value for understanding the relations between ecclesiastical power and Catalan institutions during the modern era. Papal bulls had the force of law in the religious sphere and often affected civil matters, such as privileges, foundations, jurisdiction or moral reforms. This document reflects the influence of the Holy See on everyday and institutional life in Catalonia, and its connection with European power structures. It is a key source for analyzing the integration of Catalonia in European Christendom and its articulation with papal power.