Curial reform
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Never again, again: Bishops promise action, but will it make a difference?
Something must be done - this is the consensus of cardinals, bishops, priests, and laity as the Church continues to... Read more
After new appointments, will Pope Francis' stalled curial reform start moving?
A long-time priority of Pope Francis, curial reform – specifically the overhaul of Vatican finances and communications – has been... Read more
Pope taps Italian layman Paolo Ruffini as chief communications officer
After the Vatican's former communications head stepped down in the fallout of a major fake-news scandal, Pope Francis has tapped... Read more
Papal advisors finish first draft of new constitution on the Roman Curia
In their latest round of meetings, Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals has finished and approved the first draft of what... Read more
Curia reform: Pope Francis reorganizes Vatican Secretariat of State
Pope Francis has established a third section, or department, of the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, which reportedly... 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
Smaller changes expected from Council of Cardinals' latest meeting
Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met this week to continue discussion on reforming the Roman Curia, focusing on... Read more
In latest round of meetings, papal advisors cover court, bishop selection
Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met for the 18th time this week to continue discussion on reforming the... 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
For the Council of Cardinals, curia reform is an experiment in flexibility
How does Pope Francis carry forward the reform of the Roman Curia? Gradually, step by step, by trial and error,... Read more
Existing norms remain for Roman Curia, Pope says
Pope Francis has clarified that while the Roman Curia is in the process of being reconstructed, it doesn’t mean there... Read more
Updated: Pope Francis creates Vatican office combining laity, family, life issues
Pope Francis announced Thursday to the Synod on the Family that he has chosen to establish a new office in... Read more
Francis' Council of Cardinals proposes a new congregation for the Roman Curia
The Council of Cardinals finally submitted to Pope Francis on Wednesday a proposal to establish a new congregation for laity,... Read more
Pope Francis creates new secretariat overseeing all Vatican communications
The Vatican’s nine communications offices will soon be consolidated under the authority of the newly-established Secretariat for Communications, per a... Read more
Pope Francis approves greater bishop accountability in abuse cases
Bishop accountability in the mishandling of abuse cases and abuse allegations were key themes in the Vatican’s latest round of... 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
Could a new charity department lead a reformed Roman Curia?
The secretary of the Council of Cardinals will present tomorrow at the consistory a proposal for curial reform based on... Read more
What are the theological criteria to reform the Church and the Roman Curia?
The reform of the Roman Curia must be an example for the spiritual renewal of the entire Church, the prefect... Read more
Will the appointment of new cardinals advance reform?
In creating 20 new cardinals – 15 of whom will be cardinal electors – Pope Francis has continued to set... Read more
Will a host of pontifical councils be merged into two congregations?
The establishment of two large congregations, to include many tasks formerly divided among several pontifical councils, is expected to be... Read more
