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This paper explores canonical administrative activity in relation to buildings and other places of worship (churches, oratories, private chapels and sanctuaries) in church praxis in Italy, based on CIC rules and instructions issued by the Italian episcopal conference. In light of an analysis of the elements and effects of deputatio ad cultum, reparatio iniuriae and reductio ad usus profanos, the praxis with regard to concerts, tours, exhibitions, etc. is addressed, as well as the award of licenses and approvals relating to places of worship. The Italy-specific system enabling the juridical-pastoral description of churches established by the Italian episcopal conference is a particular focus of inquiry, along with agreements drafted to commend or concede the use of a church. Finally, the praxis governing the construction of new churches in the Diocese of Rome, which is entrusted exclusively to the ORPF, is discussed. The appendices comprise a set of model forms and regulations used in Italy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In light of a general overview of funding streams according to source-type and an analysis of the specific means by which religious institutions are financed, this paper explores the economic situation of dioceses in Spain in the years 2007, 2008 and 2009. The focus of this empirical study is on examining the level of dependence on different financial resources based on their origin and the size of the diocese, as well as the use to which such funding is put. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Through the revision of the principal norms agreed with the Church and of the unilateral principal norms of the State, this paper presents the actual situation of the financing of the Catholic Church entities in Spain. The evolution of the tax allowance established in the Spanish National Budget Law since 1988 deserves a particular attention. This tax allowance system has been substituted in 2007 by a new one which will not depend every year of the budget strength of the State but exclusively of the will of the citizens while presenting the Tax declaration about the income of the physical person (in a percentage of 0.7%). The article also studies the mechanism of the distribution of the funds obtained with the tax allowance through the Interdiocesan Common Fund. Finally, the concept of financing is explained and suggestions for the future are pointed out. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]