Religion & Philosophy

Papal Bull Issued to Reform Cistercian Order

Pope Benedict XII issued the papal bull 'Fulgens sicut stella matutina' to reform the Cistercian Order, a significant ecclesiastical action aimed at addressing issues within the community. The reform was prompted by concerns over the commitment to monastic discipline, emphasizing the need to restore the original austere practices of the Cistercian monks. The papal bull reinforced guidelines for monastic life and the observance of Cistercian rules, which had been increasingly neglected.

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