Elements of Ecclesiastical Law (Catholic Church)

Elements of ecclesiastical law
by Smith, S. B. (Sebastian Bach), 1845-1895
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The Church, therefore, is not subject to civil society, but entirely independent of it; nay, more, civil society, as far as the sanctificatio animarum is concerned, is subordinate to the Church. - p81. Elements of ecclesiastical law

Cure of Souls - (Lat. cura animarum) - Salvation of souls
*The Roman Catholic Church falsely believes it has right and dominion over every man, woman and child in this world, claiming superiority to civil law or national jurisdiction.