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Raccolta e conservazione delle informazioni prima della nomina dei vescovi cattolici

Summary: In this study, the operative canonical regulation of data collection, and its difficulties, are discussed. Data collection, storage, and evaluation/analysis are presented separately, from the side of local ecclesiastical authorities and, respectively, from the side of the Papal Representative and the Apostolic See. The focus will also be set on civil law and national security concerns eventually connected with both local and central (“Vatican’’) procedures.