Moreover, under the same penalties we charge the same superiors,
while keeping watch strictly in this regard, to proceed against
delinquents with the said penalties, nor relieve them from the duty
of forfeiture of the said merchandise, or the repayment of gains,
no matter how small the amount involved. However should disputes
(which God forfend) spring up among the religious of the said orders,
let them be settled and ended by the bishops of the said places for
the time being, in their capacity of delegates of the apostolic see.
But should matters of graver moment be brought to their notice,
let the said bishops without delay refer them to us and the Roman
pontiffs our successors, to the end that, whatever the ruling and
decree, this may be provided for after mature deliberation. Such is
our wish and command.
Moreover, while commanding that without fail these present letters be
observed by all and singular to whom for the time being they appertain,
we withdraw from all and singular the judges--no matter of what rank,
whether ordinary or delegate, even though the same be auditors of
cases appertaining to the apostolic palace--the power and authority
to rule and interpret otherwise, any decisions to the contrary
heretofore given, whether knowingly or through mistake, no matter by
what authority, to be held as null and void.
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