Curial reform
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Pope Francis asks cardinals to achieve ‘zero deficit’ in the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has called on cardinals to work to achieve the goal of “zero deficit” in the economy of the... Read more
A new(ish) statute for the Vatican bank: Here’s what it means
Pope Francis on Tuesday issued a new statute for the so-called Vatican bank, but it closely resembles the regulation approved... Read more
Analysis: Pope Francis centralizes authority with reform of Diocese of Rome
It was widely anticipated that a major reform of the Diocese of Rome was coming, but no one expected it... Read more
We have a new Vatican constitution, but where are the new curial appointments?
The new Vatican constitution Praedicate evangelium went into force on June 5. Read more
Pope Francis has begun a wave of new appointments at the Vatican
The new Vatican constitution will come into force in June. Read more
Pope Francis names secretaries of doctrinal and disciplinary sections of CDF
Under Pope Francis’ reform of the Roman Curia, the internal structure of the CDF has been reorganized into two sections. Read more
Cardinal Parolin says that curial reform might not be over
In Part 2 of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State discusses the future of his powerful dicastery in... Read more
Are there any big changes in the authoritative version of the new Vatican constitution?
The Vatican published the editio typica of its constitution on March 31. Read more
TLM typo: Vatican says ‘extraordinary form’ mention in new constitution was a mistake
The new Vatican constitution was unexpectedly released on March 19. 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
How Praedicate evangelium changes the Vatican’s dicasteries: A CNA Explainer
Pope Francis has promulgated a new apostolic constitution, Praedicate evangelium, which reforms the structure of the Roman Curia. Here are... Read more
What’s behind Pope Francis’ changes to the Vatican’s doctrinal office?
The pope is restructuring the Vatican department once known as ‘La Suprema,’ or supreme curial office. Read more
Why 2022 could be a year of major changes in the Roman Curia
There is currently no Vatican department head from Africa or Oceania. Read more
Pope Francis urges Roman Curia to confront the 'ecclesial crisis'
Pope Francis urged the Roman Curia Monday not to view the Church in terms of conflict, but to see the... Read more
Church reform takes personal conversion, Pope Francis tells Roman Curia
To carry out the continuing reform of the Church requires a willingness to change and a commitment to personal conversion,... 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 Francis responds to heresy accusation, China concerns
Pope Francis said he reacted “with a sense of humor” to the accusation of heresy made against him earlier this... Read more
Analysis: Power, and its appearance, in Vatican curial reform
In the coming months, Pope Francis is expected to approve a final draft of a new governing constitution for the... Read more
Analysis: Curial reform aims for unity in service, not a team of rivals
Pope Francis is widely expected to approve a new structure for the Roman curia in the near future. While the... Read more
Next task for pope's cardinal advisors: Women's leadership in the Vatican
As Pope Francis’ council of cardinals wraps up the drafting of a new apostolic constitution, they have decided to take... Read more
