The Handbook of Catholic Church Law has been a standard work for over 30 years, serving as a reference for teaching, judicial and administrative practice, as well as community work. It has now been completely revised by a team of internationally renowned experts. The law of the Catholic Church is presented in a compact and competent manner. Following the structure of the Church's Code of Canon Law, the latest jurisprudence at both the universal and particular church levels is also taken into account. The handbook meets the requirements of academic instruction and further education, as well as judicial and administrative practice and the needs of pastoral care. Special attention is given to the relationship between church and state in the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Austria, Switzerland, France, and South Tyrol.