Holy See (Vatican City) · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Holy See (Vatican City), and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Canon law
- The 1983 Code of Canon Law, the primary source.
- Fundamental Law
- The 2023 constitutional charter of the State.
- Vatican statutes
- Laws issued for Vatican City State.
- Italian law (subsidiary)
- Applied where compatible and not otherwise provided.
The legislative process
Laws are prepared by the Pontifical Commission and take effect with the Pope’s approval, published in the Acta Apostolicae Sedis supplement.
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