The law of the Eastern Catholic Churches in full union with Rome was in much the same state as that of the Latin or Western Church before 1917; much more diversity in legislation existed in the various Eastern Catholic Churches. Each had its own special law, in which custom still played an important part. In 1929 Pius XI informed the Eastern Churches of his intention to work out a Code for the whole of the Eastern Church. The publication of these Codes for the Eastern Churches regarding the law of persons was made between 1949 through 1958 but finalized nearly 30 years later. COUNT 5
QSN1 Prior to 1917, what church was in a similar situation as the Eastern Catholic Churches as regards its legal system? ANS1 the Latin or Western Church QSN2 What was different about the Eastern Churches compared with the Western? ANS2 more diversity in legislation QSN3 What was still a main factor in the Eastern Church laws? ANS3 custom QSN4 When did Pius XI announce his goal of codifying the law of all Eastern Churches? ANS4 1929 QSN5 During what time period were the Codes for Eastern Churches made available, prior to the final version? ANS5 1949 through 1958