Papal tribunals
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cuerpos administrativos > cuerpos de administración de justicia > cortes (cuerpo judicial)
Descripción
Organs of the papal government that historically could hear cases, petitions, and other causes, and administer justice in civil, criminal, and ecclesiastical matters in the Vatican and other territories under papal dominion. The jurisdiction of the papacy in modern times is limited to ecclesiastical matters.
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- papal tribunal [en]
- papal courts (judicial bodies) [en]