Periodica de re canonica
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| DOI | 10.32060/PERIODICA.4.2025.04 |
| Author | Bradley, J. |
| Title | Juridical Themes in Eucharistic Documents of the Pontificate of Benedict XVI |
| Periodical | Periodica de re canonica |
| ISSN |  2610-9212 —  2611-4054 |
| Volume | 114 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 625–663 |
| Abstract | The pontificate of Benedict XVI was marked by an acute concern for the sacred liturgy. In his eucharistic and liturgical documents, certain juridical themes may be identified. By means of analogy between theological and canonical principles, this essay discusses Benedict XVI’s approach to liturgical reform and the principle of continuity, liturgical diversity and the principle of subsidiarity, and the role of liturgical law in the worship of the Church today. Keywords: Benedict XVI; Joseph Ratzinger; liturgical law; liturgical reform; liturgical diversity. |
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