Providas Romanorum

Providas Romanorum was an Apostolic constitution promulgated by Pope Benedict XIV on March 18, 1751. The constitution condemned Freemasonry on the grounds of its alleged naturalism, demand for oaths, secrecy, religious indifferentism, and possible threat to the church and state. It confirmed the previous constitution In eminenti apostolatus. It specifically forbids Roman Catholics from seeking membership in any Masonic group.[1]

See also
  • Papal Documents relating to Freemasonry
  • Anti-Masonry
  • Christianity and Freemasonry
  • Catholicism and Freemasonry
  • Clarification concerning status of Catholics becoming Freemasons

References
  1. Papal Pronouncements, A Guide, 1740 - 1978, 2 Vols., by Claudia Carlen, IHM, (The Pierian Press, 1990), cited in Endnote 6 in Roman Catholic Church Law Regarding Freemasonry by Reid McInvale, Texas Lodge of Research.
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