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After Secretariat of State shakeup, what’s next for Curia reform?
The draft of the delayed document that will reform of the Roman Curia gives the Vatican’s Secretariat of State a... Read more
Pope could see final draft of new curial constitution by September
Pope Francis could receive a final draft of a new constitution for the Roman curia as soon as September, according... Read more
With new cardinals on the horizon, what's next for the Roman Curia?
Pope Francis’ announcement of a consistory to create new cardinals will also have consequences for the offices of the Roman... Read more
Council of Cardinals prep new constitution for Roman Curia
Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met this week to continue their discussion of curial reform and to work... Read more
In latest appointments, Pope names new members of Roman Rota
Fr. Pierangelo Pietracatella and Fr. Hans-Peter Fischer are the newest members of the Roman Rota, and mark the latest in... Read more
Pope Francis' reform plan can be boiled down to this one thing
If there's anything Pope Francis' recent 12-point plan for the reform of the Roman Curia shows, it's that while his... Read more
Mission, synodality key themes in latest round of cardinal meetings
Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met for the 17th time this week, with synodality and the Church’s “missionary drive” forming... Read more
Pope Francis creates new Vatican office for integral human development
On Wednesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision to form a new mega-dicastery merging the Vatican offices for Justice and... Read more
As reforms roll out, Pope Francis proves a man of his word
Several recent appointments by Pope Francis to Vatican departments show that his reform of the Roman Curia is in tune... Read more
Vatican: suspended audit not intended to block curial reform
The Vatican clarified Tuesday that the recent suspension of an external audit of Vatican finances by Pricewaterhouse Cooper is due... Read more
Suspended audit reveals power struggle at the Vatican
The recent suspension of an audit of Vatican finances by a major accounting firm shed light on a lively debate... Read more
Cardinal Pell strikes back at allegations of child abuse
On Friday Cardinal George Pell forcefully denied an alleged police investigation's claim of “multiple offenses” of child sexual abuse, calling... Read more
There's no question – reporting abuse is a must, Cardinal O'Malley says
After recent media reports suggested the Vatican is telling bishops to cover up sexual abuse, the Pontifical Commission for the... Read more
The silent reform of Benedict XVI's papacy
In his new book on Benedict XVI, Vatican journalist Marco Mancini argues that while the retired pontiff became known for... Read more
Cardinal council wraps up prep work on new Vatican departments
As Pope Francis' ongoing process of reform continues to move forward, his council of advisers have finished their proposals for... Read more
Will Vatican officials face term limits?
A fixed term mandate for Vatican officials serving in the Roman Curia was among recent proposals for the Vatican's ongoing... Read more
The Vatican's arduous task of communicating in the modern age
What needs to change in the Vatican's communications department to make it worthy of Pope Francis? How are the problems... Read more
Vatican Appointments: Cardinal Versaldi to Congregation for Catholic Education
Tuesday's appointment of Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi as prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, together with Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki's... Read more
You are not 'lords of the manor': Pope Francis' tough words to curia
Pope Francis issued a strong message to members of the curia this week, warning them against careerism and urging them... Read more
Cardinal advisors discuss Curia reform, protection of minors
Efforts to reform the Roman Curia have moved forward with the latest round of Vatican meetings and will continue next... Read more
