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Papal advisors finish first draft of new constitution on the Roman Curia

Jun 13, 2018

By Elise Harris

In their latest round of meetings, Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals has finished and approved the first draft of what... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica.

Council of Cardinals prep new constitution for Roman Curia

Apr 25, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met this week to continue their discussion of curial reform and to work... Read more

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Papal advisers focus on reducing cost, accelerating response to abuse

Feb 28, 2018

By Elise Harris

In their latest round of meetings, Pope Francis' Council of Cardinals discussed several key topics related to episcopal conferences, the... Read more

Msgr. Dario Viganò, prefect of the Secretariat for Communications, April 5, 2016.

Vatican communications department will soon unveil new website

Dec 13, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met this week to continue discussions on reform of the Roman Curia and... Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.

Council of Cardinals says more youth, women needed in Roman Curia

Sep 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

One of the key talking points in the latest round of meetings for the Pope's Council of Cardinals was the... Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vaticans Apostolic Palace.

In latest meetings, cardinal advisors continue forward with reform

Jun 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis and the Council of Cardinals held their 20th round of meetings in Rome this week, continuing their work... Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vaticans Apostolic Palace.

In latest round of meetings, papal advisors cover court, bishop selection

Feb 15, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met for the 18th time this week to continue discussion on reforming the... Read more

Opening Mass for the Assembly of Synod of the Bishops on the Family Oct. 3 2015.

Amid controversy, council of cardinals backs Pope Francis

Feb 13, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In the wake of several contentious events surrounding the Vatican recently, Pope Francis' advisory board in his ongoing reform of... Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vaticans Apostolic Palace.

Mission, synodality key themes in latest round of cardinal meetings

Dec 14, 2016

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met for the 17th time this week, with synodality and the Church’s “missionary drive” forming... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica from within the Vatican.

Simplification, decentralization the keywords in ongoing curial reform

Jun 8, 2016

By Elise Harris

This week Pope Francis’ council of nine cardinals completed their 15th round of meetings on curial reform, tossing around suggestions... Read more

Extraordinary Assembly of Synod of the Bishops on the Family, Oct. 2014.

Cardinal council wraps up prep work on new Vatican departments

Feb 9, 2016

By Elise Harris

As Pope Francis' ongoing process of reform continues to move forward, his council of advisers have finished their proposals for... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

Cardinal advisors discuss Curia reform, protection of minors

Dec 12, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Efforts to reform the Roman Curia have moved forward with the latest round of Vatican meetings and will continue next... Read more

St. Peter's Square.

Curia reform advances as cardinals, minors protection group meet

Sep 18, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

As Pope Francis' council of cardinals for curia reform gather this week in Rome, the newly-created Pontifical Commission for Protection... Read more