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Faith. and moral questions. This includes above all book censorship. Books which, according to their judgment, contradict the Catholic doctrine of faith and morals, are blessed on the so-called "index", the list of such books, and it is forbidden for Catholics to read such books on II. The Roman Curia. 2. The Consistorialkongregation. Under the name "Roman Curia", all the authorities of the Vatican are responsible for the establishment and various purposes of the ecclesiastical administration of archbishops, dioceses, Free Abbeys. It centralizes the entire work of the individual and prelates in the countries in which the Catholic ecclesiastical organs of the whole world are organized according to the rules of the bishop's constitution. As far as different tasks are concerned, it is not necessary to negotiate with a state government on the basis of a concord or other agreements. the Congregations, also the selection, examination and appointment of the papal courts, bishops falls under their jurisdiction. In addition, the Aemts raise themselves up and examine the bishops and their five-year reports. the commissions. 3. The Oriental Congregation. It is responsible for all matters of the with Rome A. The Congregations. The 12 existing congregations of the sacraments are as follows: You are responsible for all questions relating to the Church's Sa- 1. The Holy Office. This Congregation was born out of the Inquisition and obstacles to consecration, decision on orders and until 1908 it still bore this name. Solution of a marriage nsw. especially in the counter-reformation it measured itself the De- 5. The Council Congregation. decision on faith or misbelief, from the Catholic point of view, too, often up to the consequence of which she has the task of administering and living the death sentence. The Holy Office is responsible for overseeing clergymen and dealing with Catholic action and pastoral care. 12 13