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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
Cardinal Sarah appointment paves the way for new Curia
Cardinal Robert Sarah has been appointed as Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments... Read more
Top Vatican jobs: The 'Francis effect' on the Roman Curia
The latest round of major appointments to top positions in the Vatican hierarchy shows that change is afoot as Pope... Read more
Curia reform advances as cardinals, minors protection group meet
As Pope Francis' council of cardinals for curia reform gather this week in Rome, the newly-created Pontifical Commission for Protection... Read more
Choice of new Madrid archbishop marks new course for Spain's bishops
The appointment of Carlos Osoro Sierra as the new Archbishop of Madrid is another step forward in the renewal of... Read more
Council of cardinals begin third set of reform meetings
Meeting for the third time since its institution, the Council of Eight has reconvened in Rome to address the economic... Read more
New Pope interview touches on Church political reform
Pope Francis' recent interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa Dec. 15 addressed some of the more political issues in the... Read more
Human resources review expected in Vatican departments
At least 30 priests employed in Vatican departments may be removed from their posts and sent to dioceses in the... Read more
