Curia Reform
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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
Curia vision will be one of 'service' to Pope, local Churches
After the conclusion of their meetings, two cardinals from Pope Francis' group of eight reveal that curia reform will largely... Read more
Curial reform, role of laity top subjects in council meetings
In their final day of meetings with Pope Francis, the group of eight cardinals defined concrete steps in curial reform... Read more
Pope experienced a 'great light' before accepting the papacy
In a recent interview, Pope Francis shared a mystical experience he had shortly before accepting the role as Bishop of... Read more
Pope Francis, cardinals begin first set of reform meetings
The council of eight cardinals chosen by Pope Francis to advise him on church governance and curia reform will begin... Read more
Minor appointments by Pope Francis signs of Curial reform
A series of seemingly minor appointments may be the forerunners of a Pope Francis “revolution” in the Roman Curia, centered... Read more
Pope spending vacation season visiting, planning
This summer the Vatican is finding out what it’s like to have a Pope in residence during the hottest weeks... Read more
New Vatican Secretary of State may be appointed soon
Rumors have emerged that Archbishop Pietro Parolin, apostolic nuncio to Venezuela, will shortly be appointed as the Vatican's Secretary of... Read more
Pope Francis personally initiated Vatican bank commission
The appointment of a new Pontifical Commission to advise Pope Francis about the Institute for Religious Works, usually called the... Read more
Pope's Curia reform council reflects Church diversity
The eight cardinals Pope Francis has chosen to advise him on church governance and reform of the Curia come from... Read more
Financial decisions key factor in Pope's reform drive
One month into his papacy, Pope Francis has made his first episcopal and administrative appointments and has met with heads... Read more
Advisory group will not weaken Pope's power, analyst explains
Although some have worried Pope Francis’ creation of a group of cardinals to advise him means he is giving up... Read more
