Official gazette of the Holy See
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| Type | Monthly official journal |
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| Publisher | Vatican City |
| Founded | 29 September 1908; 116 years ago (1908-09-29) |
| Language | Latin (documents published can be in any language) |
| Headquarters | Vatican City |
| ISSN | 0001-5199 |
Acta Apostolicae Sedis (Latin for 'Acts of the Apostolic See'), often cited as AAS, is the official gazette of the Holy See,[1] appearing about twelve times a year.[2] It was established by Pope Pius X on 29 September 1908 with the decree Promulgandi Pontificias Constitutiones, and publication began in January 1909.[2] It contains all the principal decrees, encyclical letters, decisions of Roman congregations, and notices of ecclesiastical appointments.[3] The laws contained in it are to be considered promulgated when published, and effective three months from date of issue, unless a shorter or longer time is specified in the law.[3][4][5]
- ^ New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law, pg. 60.
- ^ a b Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (Oxford University Press 2005 ISBN 978-0-19-280290-3), article Acta Apostolicae Sedis
- ^ a b Modern Catholic Dictionary, reproduced at Catholic Culture
- ^ 1917 Code of Canon Law, canon 9
- ^ 1983 Code of Canon Law, canon 8