1917 Code of Canon Law

The 1917 Code of Canon Law was the first comprehensive codification of Roman Catholic Church laws, providing clear rules for church governance, sacraments, and clerical responsibilities. It organized Church legal principles into a systematic framework, aiming to ensure uniformity and discipline across the global Catholic community. This code clarified procedures for church trials, marriage, and clergy obligations, serving as the primary legal reference until replaced by the 1983 Codex Iuris Canonici. Its purpose was to standardize church law, making it more accessible and applicable for church officials and members worldwide.