Episode 1 of 3
Cardinal de Lomenie's Stance
- When
- 25 November 1790
- Where
- National Assembly debate
- Part of
- Oath of the Clergy
Cardinal de Lomenie claimed clergy could be excused from the oath if they lacked mental assent.
During the debate on the oath matter on 25 November 1790, Cardinal de Lomenie wrote a letter claiming that the clergy could be excused from taking the Oath if they lacked mental assent. This stance was later rejected by the Pope on 23 February 1791.
Sources
- Civil Constitution of the Clergy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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