In a reflection for Lent 2023, the cardinal said March 3 that the Second Vatican Council was a “prophetic initiative” to respond to the church’s refusal to engage with modern society in the 19th and 20th centuries and a model for the church’s renewal.
Vatican II’s openness is needed in today’s church, cardinal tells Curia
Pope’s anniversary sees Curia reform complete, financial reform ongoing
From the beginning of his pontificate 10 years ago, Pope Francis set out to reform the structure and attitudes of the Roman Curia and knew he also had to reform the Vatican’s financial system and stewardship of resources.
Opening Curia posts to laity, pope is implementing Vatican II, experts say
The pope has promulgated the constitution reorganizing the Roman Curia to highlight its role in promoting the church as a community of missionary disciples.
Pope, Council of Cardinals meet online to discuss Curia reform
During the summer months, the Council of Cardinals work via internet on the new apostolic constitution with the updated draft presented to the Holy Father Oct. 13.