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Canon lawyer denies involvement in papal election reform, calling reports ‘a pure lie’
Reports said Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda had been tasked by Pope Francis with drafting revisions to conclaves. Read more
Pope Francis changes canon law on Opus Dei and any future personal prelatures
The updated canons now state that the statutes that govern a personal prelature can be “approved or issued by the... Read more
Pope Francis calls first extraordinary consistory since 2015 — so what will the cardinals talk about?
Since 2015, Pope Francis has not called an extraordinary consistory like the one to be held on August 29-30. Read more
How Pope Francis is changing the shape of the Roman Curia
The new round of promotions and demotions in the Vatican is the consequence of two decisions recently taken by Pope... 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
How does the new Vatican constitution affect the Secretariat of State?
Cardinal Parolin outlined the changes at a ‘Praedicate evangelium study day’ in Rome. Read more
Bishop: New Vatican constitution gives value to Catholic bishops’ conferences
Bishop Marco Mellino was addressing the heads of Vatican dicasteries. 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
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
Vatican corrects ‘extraordinary form’ error in new constitution
The Vatican constitution now refers to ‘the liturgical books prior to the reform of the Second Vatican Council.’ 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
Praedicate evangelium: Pope Francis reforms Roman Curia with launch of Vatican constitution
The long-awaited text replaces the 1988 document ‘Pastor bonus.’ Read more
Release of new curial constitution delayed again
The publication date of the new constitution governing the Roman Curia has been delayed again as Pope Francis' council of... Read more
Pope's cardinal advisors continue to discuss apostolic constitution
Pope Francis’ now six-member Council of Cardinal Advisors met this week to continue work on the forthcoming apostolic constitution, incorporating... 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 could see final draft of new curial constitution by September
Pope Francis could receive a final draft of a new constitution for the Roman curia as soon as September, according... 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
