Can. 1 The canons of this
Code regard only the Latin Church.
Can. 2 For the most part the Code does not
define the rites which must be observed in celebrating liturgical actions.
Therefore, liturgical laws in force until now retain their force unless one of
them is contrary to the canons of the Code.
Can. 3 The canons of the Code neither abrogate
nor derogate from the agreements entered into by the Apostolic See with nations
or other political societies. These agreements therefore continue in force
exactly as at present, notwithstanding contrary prescripts of this Code.
Can. 4 Acquired rights and privileges granted to
physical or juridic persons up to this time by the Apostolic See remain intact
if they are in use and have not been revoked, unless the canons of this Code
expressly revoke them.
Can. 5 §1. Universal or particular customs
presently in force which are contrary to the prescripts of these canons and are
reprobated by the canons of this Code are absolutely suppressed and are not
permitted to revive in the future. Other contrary customs are also considered
suppressed unless the Code expressly provides otherwise or unless they are
centenary or immemorial customs which can be tolerated if, in the judgment of
the ordinary, they cannot be removed due to the circumstances of places and
persons.
§2. Universal or particular customs beyond the
law (praeter ius) which are in force until now are preserved.
Can. 6 §1. When this Code takes force, the
following are abrogated:
1/ the Code of Canon Law promulgated in 1917;
2/ other universal or particular laws contrary
to the prescripts of this Code unless other provision is expressly made for
particular laws;
3/ any universal or particular penal laws
whatsoever issued by the Apostolic See unless they are contained in this Code;
4/ other universal disciplinary laws regarding
matter which this Code completely reorders.
§2. Insofar as they
repeat former law, the canons of this Code must be assessed also in accord with
canonical tradition.