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This is the official text of the concordat celebrated between the Holy See and Her Catholic Majesty, signed in Madrid on March 16, 1851, and ratified by Her Majesty on April 1 and by His Holiness on April 23 of the same year. This historical document outlines the agreements and understandings between the Catholic Church and the Spanish state during a significant period in their relationship. Detailing the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of both parties, the "Concordato Celebrado Entre Su Santidad Y S.m. Catolica" remains a crucial resource for understanding the intersection of religious and political power in 19th-century Spain. A valuable historical and legal text for scholars and anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and its relationship with secular governments. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.