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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
German bishops to meet with Vatican officials on intercommunion topic
The Vatican confirmed Monday that a delegation of six German bishops and one priest will meet with Vatican officials, including... Read more
Pope Francis returns to Rome after week of spiritual exercises
On Friday Pope Francis returned from his week-long Lenten spiritual exercises in Ariccia, where he and members of the Roman... Read more
Commentary: The Vatican gap between theory and practice
Yesterday Pope Francis issued a new letter motu proprio entitled Imparare a congedarsi, or “Learning to take your leave.” Read more
Francis modifies norms for the resignation of bishops
On Thursday Pope Francis tweaked the Church’s policies on bishops and Curial officials reaching the age of retirement, indicating that... Read more
Curial reform as a matter of pastoral concern
Reform of the Vatican Curia aims to emphasize pastoral care, and should not be seen as a reform that will... Read more
Pope to Roman Curia: Be faithful to the Petrine office
In a speech before the start of the Christmas break Thursday, Pope Francis exhorted Curia members to carry out their... Read more
Cardinal Müller: There's no problem between me, Pope Francis
In a brief interview given just hours after hearing that he would no longer be heading the Vatican's doctrine office,... Read more
In latest meetings, cardinal advisors continue forward with reform
Pope Francis and the Council of Cardinals held their 20th round of meetings in Rome this week, continuing their work... Read more
Protection of minors event draws swath of top Vatican leaders
In a significant show of unity, officials from every Vatican department – including at least half a dozen cardinals who... Read more
Pope Francis lays out 12 guiding principles for reform of the Roman Curia
In a lengthy, in-depth speech to members of the Roman Curia Thursday, Pope Francis dug into what he said are... 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
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
Pope's visit to Vatican departments a 'beautiful experience,' official says
On Friday Pope Francis began making stops at different departments of the Roman Curia – the first in series of... Read more
Curia reform may include an office for negotiations in the Secretariat of State
The Vatican Secretary of State suggested Wednesday that an ‘office for pontifical mediation’ may established within the ranks of the... Read more
Will there be an ecology department at the Roman Curia after reform?
An upcoming presentation of a Vatican-sponsored Pan-Amazonia Network may shed light on how a possible curial office for human ecology... Read more
'A reform to promote harmony' – Pope Francis opens a much-debated consistory
A reform to promote a greater harmony in the work of the Roman Curia, in Pope Francis’ words, was the... 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
Pope Francis on Lenten retreat with members of Curia
On Sunday afternoon Pope Francis left Rome with members of the Curia to spend their annual Lenten retreat in the... Read more
Curia reform may increase Congregations, reduce Pontifical Councils
Pope Francis' reform of the Roman Curia is expected to produce a new document regulating the body, and to reduce... Read more
