Simple English definitions for legal terms
Read a random definition: marchet
Term: VICARIUS APOSTOLICUS
Definition: A person who helps the Pope in faraway places where there is no bishop or where the bishop's seat has been empty for a long time. They may have the same duties as a bishop.
Definition: Vicarius Apostolicus is a Latin term that means "apostolic vicar." In Ecclesiastical law, it refers to an officer who represents the Pope and exercises his authority in remote regions. This officer may be sent to provinces where there is no bishop or where the see has been vacant for a long time.
These examples illustrate how a vicarius apostolicus can be appointed to serve in areas where there is a need for spiritual guidance and leadership. They also show how this officer can help to establish and grow the Catholic Church in regions where it may not be well established.