Romanis Pontificibus

Romanis Pontificibus is a papal decree, issued on June 6, 1975 by Pope Paul VI, that concerns the Herzegovina Affair: the Franciscan friars of Herzegovina took control of the local parishes and refused to hand them over to the local bishops and priests,[1] despite the Franciscan vow of obedience.[2] The decree ordered the friars to leave the parishes.[3]

Medjugorje

The decree specifically concerns the diocese of Mostar. In 1990, Bishop Ratko Perić complained about an alleged Marian apparition in Medjugorje, called Our Lady of Medjugorje, that was telling people the Franciscan friars could stay in Medjugorje because they were innocent.[4] Fr. Tomislav Vlasic, whom Peric has claimed is behind the apparition,[5] was found guilty of disobedience and sexual misconduct.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Vjekoslav Perica (2004). Balkan Idols: Religion and Nationalism in Yugoslav States. Oxford University Press. pp. 117–118.
  2. ↑ Ordo Fratrum Minorum: Chapter 1, Title 1, Article 4, §2
  3. ↑ Diocese of Mostar: The Decree Romanis Pontificibus
  4. ↑ The Truth About Medjugorje, 7-10
  5. ↑ The Truth About Medjugorje "The creator of Medjugorje, Rev. Tomislav Vlašić,..."
  6. ↑ Ratko Perić (31 August 2008). "Canonical Status of Rev. Father Tomislav Vlašić, OFM". Diocese of Mostar.

External links

Romanis Pontificibus, unofficial English translation