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1462 Forgiveness of sins brings reconciliation with God, but also with the Church. Since ancient times the bishop, visible head of a particular Church, has thus rightfully been considered to be the one who principally has the power and ministry of reconciliation: he is the moderator of the penitential discipline. ⁶⁶ Priests, his collaborators, exercise it to the extent that they have received the commission either from their bishop (or religious superior) or the Pope, according to the law of the Church. ⁶⁷

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66 Cf. LG 26 § 3.

67 Cf. CIC cann. 844; 967-969; 972; CCEO, can. 722 §§ 3-4.

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