Pell was an inaugural member of Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals, a group of originally nine cardinals established in September... Read more
The Holy See press office said Dec. 7 that the pope met with his council of advisers for a two-day... Read more
Sister Laura Vicuña presented a report offering “a pastoral perspective” on women in the Church. Read more
The new constitution marks a significant change in the philosophy underlying the Roman Curia. Read more
The long-awaited text replaces the 1988 document ‘Pastor bonus.’ Read more
They heard and commented on a report on ‘the role of women and the Marian principle in the Church.’ Read more
The pope stressed the importance of listening and “a pastoral attitude.” Read more
The seven members of the Council of Cardinals met online. Read more
Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met online Tuesday to continue work on the new apostolic constitution to govern the Roman... Read more
Moneyval, the Council of Europe’s anti-money laundering watchdog, concluded its two-week on-site inspection of the Holy See and Vatican City... Read more
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India has reelected Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the archbishop of Bombay, as president of the conference... Read more
Pope Francis’ now six-member Council of Cardinal Advisors met this week to continue work on the forthcoming apostolic constitution, incorporating... Read more
A recent draft of a new Vatican consitution proposes a consolidation of power in Rome unprecedented in the modern era. Read more
Pope Francis could receive a final draft of a new constitution for the Roman curia as soon as September, according... Read more
The Vatican said Wednesday that while there are no immediate plans to add new members to the C9, Pope Francis... Read more
A close advisor of Pope Francis has left the “C9”, the pope’s body of cardinal advisors, as he faces charges... Read more
Pope Francis has called for all the presidents of the Catholic bishops’ conferences of the world to meet at the... Read more
Pope Francis’ group of cardinal advisors have issued a statement saying the Holy See is preparing an answer to current... Read more
In their latest round of meetings, Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals has finished and approved the first draft of what... Read more
Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met this week to continue their discussion of curial reform and to work... Read more