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Cardinal Müller: Cardinal Pell was Pope Francis’ best theological counselor
Pell was an inaugural member of Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals, a group of originally nine cardinals established in September... Read more
Pope’s cardinal advisers discuss Church’s efforts to prevent abuse
The Holy See press office said Dec. 7 that the pope met with his council of advisers for a two-day... Read more
Pope’s cardinal advisers debate women’s role in the Church with Amazon nun
Sister Laura Vicuña presented a report offering “a pastoral perspective” on women in the Church. Read more
Praedicate evangelium: Things you might have missed in the new Vatican constitution
The new constitution marks a significant change in the philosophy underlying the Roman Curia. Read more
Praedicate evangelium: Pope Francis reforms Roman Curia with launch of Vatican constitution
The long-awaited text replaces the 1988 document ‘Pastor bonus.’ Read more
Pope Francis’ cardinal advisers discuss role of women in the Church
They heard and commented on a report on ‘the role of women and the Marian principle in the Church.’ Read more
Cardinals’ council discusses synod on synodality with Pope Francis
The pope stressed the importance of listening and “a pastoral attitude.” Read more
Cardinals’ council discusses pandemic recovery, curial reform with Pope Francis
The seven members of the Council of Cardinals met online. Read more
Council of Cardinals studies suggested amendments to draft of Vatican constitution
Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met online Tuesday to continue work on the new apostolic constitution to govern the Roman... Read more
As evaluation ends, Vatican says Moneyval inspection was ‘constructive’
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
Indian bishops' conference reelects Cardinal Gracias
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India has reelected Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the archbishop of Bombay, as president of the conference... Read more
Pope's cardinal advisors continue to discuss apostolic constitution
Pope Francis’ now six-member Council of Cardinal Advisors met this week to continue work on the forthcoming apostolic constitution, incorporating... Read more
Analysis: New Vatican constitution to centralize power in state secretariat
A recent draft of a new Vatican consitution proposes a consolidation of power in Rome unprecedented in the modern era. 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
Three cardinals dropped from C9 as reform process nears end
The Vatican said Wednesday that while there are no immediate plans to add new members to the C9, Pope Francis... Read more
Chilean cardinal called to testify on abuse case, leaves papal advisory committee
A close advisor of Pope Francis has left the “C9”, the pope’s body of cardinal advisors, as he faces charges... Read more
Pope convokes world-wide meeting of bishops on abuse crisis
Pope Francis has called for all the presidents of the Catholic bishops’ conferences of the world to meet at the... Read more
Pope's cardinal advisors say Vatican will soon respond to Viganò allegations
Pope Francis’ group of cardinal advisors have issued a statement saying the Holy See is preparing an answer to current... Read more
Papal advisors finish first draft of new constitution on the Roman Curia
In their latest round of meetings, Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals has finished and approved the first draft of what... 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
