State contributions to religious societies authorized by law, contract, or any special grant, will be commuted by State legislation. The general principles of such legislation will be defined by the Commonwealth.
The property of religious societies and unions and other rights to their cultural, educational, and charitable institutions, foundations, and other possessions are guaranteed.
ARTICLE 139
Sundays and legal holidays remain under the protection of law as days of rest and spiritual edification.
ARTICLE 140
The members of the armed forces shall be granted the necessary leave for the performance of their religious duties.
ARTICLE 141
In so far as there is need for religious services and spiritual care in hospitals, prisons or other public institutions, the religious societies shall be permitted to perform the religious offices, but all compulsion shall be avoided.