The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the canon law of the Catholic Church:
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Catholic canon law is the set of rules and principles (laws) by which the Catholic Church is governed, through enforcement by governmental authorities.[ clarification needed][ citation needed] Law is also the field which concerns the creation and administration of laws.
Legal history of the Catholic Church
Collections of ancient canons – Overview of ancient Christian laws
Eastern Catholic canon law – Canon law for the Eastern Catholic churches
Election of the Roman Pontiff