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<p>An <b>apostolic constitution</b>  is the most solemn form of <a href="page.php?w=legislation">legislation</a> issued by the <a href="page.php?w=Pope">Pope</a>. It is one of several types of <a href="page.php?w=papal_bull">papal bull</a> that can be issued from the Vatican.</p>

<p>This high-level document normally deals with matters related to the governance and structure of the Church such as confirming laws, regulations, or institutions within the Church.</p>

<p>Apostolic constitutions are issued as <a href="page.php?w=papal_bull">papal bull</a>s</p><p>
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