Christian History: The Council Of Trent in full: Session XVIII (18)



  • The Synod of Trent aims to restore the purity of Catholic faith and address the rise of harmful books and conflicting opinions.
  • It invites all individuals, regardless of their beliefs, to participate in the discussions of the Council for peace and reconciliation.
  • A safe-conduct is granted to all German nationals and others to discuss matters at the Council without fear of punishment regarding past actions.
  • The Synod extends this safe-conduct to other nations holding differing beliefs, ensuring open dialogue and unity in faith.

Session 18: ON THE CHOICE OF BOOKS; AND FOR INVITING ALL MEN ON THE PUBLIC FAITH TO THE COUNCIL Being the second under the Sovereign Pontiff, Pius IV., celebrated on the twenty-sixth day of February, MDLXII. The sacred and holy, oecumenical and general Synod of Trent,–lawfully assembled in the Holy Ghost, the same Legates of the Apostolic See presiding therein,–not confiding in human strength, but relying on the succour and assistance of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has promised that…

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