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Accessibility of Sacred Objects in the Catholic Church: Canonical Perspective and Church Teaching
Paweł Robak
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2393-6189Piotr Szkołut
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8873-1187Ewa Trzaskowska
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7698-9471Abstract
The article addresses the issue of accessibility of religious buildings in terms of canon law. The starting point is understanding accessibility not only in the context of people with disabilities, but more broadly, as a principle that applies to all believers, including the elderly, children, parents with small children, and people with temporary functional limitations. The authors point out that full accessibility includes not only the elimination of physical barriers, but also liturgical, communication, and community barriers. The article analyzes selected norms of the Code of Canon Law and the teaching of the Church’s Magisterium that address the dignity of the human person, equality, and universal access to the sacraments. It also discusses the theological and ecclesiological foundations that justify the need for inclusiveness in the church space. It has been shown that canon law and church documents provide a solid basis for promoting pastoral practices that take into account the needs of the entire community of the faithful.
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accessibility, inclusiveness, persons with disabilities, accessibility of religious buildings, human dignityMost read articles by the same author(s)
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