Apostolicæ Sedis

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Apostolicæ Sedis was a Papal Constitution promulgated by Pope Pius IX on 12 October 1869.

It was a constitution relating to Canon law, clarifying the procedure regarding censure. It changed some Canons and establishes a new list of censures.^[1] Some authorities state the document relates to Freemasonry,^[2] but it is unavailable in English translation.^[3]

1. ^ Papal Pronouncements, A Guide, 1740 - 1978, 2 Vols., by Claudia Carlen, IHM, (The Pierian Press, 1990), cited in ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LAW REGARDING FREEMASONRY, by REID McINVALE, Texas Lodge of Research
2. ^ "The action of the Church is summed up in the papal pronouncements against Freemasonry since 1738, the most important of which are:" ... "Pius IX, Const. "Apostolicæ Sedis", 12 October, 1869;" Masonry (Freemasonry) in the Catholic Encyclopedia, 1913
3. ^ From Apostolicae Sedis Moderatoni, 12 October 1869 in ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LAW REGARDING FREEMASONRY by REID McINVALE, Texas Lodge of Research

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