§ When kings and sovereign princes obstruct the communications and appeals to Rome, it does not belong to the bishops to investigate the justice of such proceedings; but they are only to obey, and provide pro interim what may be necessary for the spiritual welfare of the subjects.
§ Doctrine of the Apostles upon the obedience due to sovereign princes.
§ Authorities of St. Athanasius, St. Augustin, and other fathers of the church upon the same subject.