Umiarkowane korzystanie z praw przysługujących wiernym (kan. 223 § 2)

Abstract

On account of differences in translation into Polish of can. 223 § 2 and interpretation controversies resulting from it, the author presents the interpretation of the canon based on its sources and an explanatory note issued by the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts. He points out at the ambiguities, which in his opinion concern narrowing of the meaning of the Latin word moderari and presenting bonum commune as a general clause. Moreover, he abides by the thesis expressed in the science of canon law of including the last sentence from the 7th issue of Dignitatis humanae in the content of the canon.