The new law, which takes effect Dec. 8, applies to all legal “persons” or entities dedicated to a specific purpose and that are connected to the Holy See or Vatican City State.
Pope approves new law strengthening oversight of Vatican-related entities
Pope appoints new cardinals as members of dicasteries
Among the new appointments announced by the Vatican Oct. 7 was Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, who will serve as a member of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life as well as the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
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.
Citing cold, pope skips Lenten retreat with Curia
“Unfortunately, my cold forces me to not participate,” the pope told pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square March 1 for his Sunday Angelus address.
‘Christendom no longer exists,’ pope says, explaining need to revamp Curia
The ongoing reform of the Roman Curia is a necessary part of the Catholic Church’s fidelity to its mission to proclaim the Gospel, recognizing that very few countries today can be described as “Christian” and that new ways of evangelizing are necessary, Pope Francis said.
Curia reforms put priority on evangelization, synodality, cardinals say
The proposed apostolic constitution for reforming and governing the Roman Curia is expected to emphasize the church’s missionary mandate with the creation of a “super-dicastery” merging two offices dedicated to evangelization.
Pope to convene world meeting on abuse prevention with bishops’ leaders
Pope Francis is calling the presidents of every Catholic bishops’ conference in the world to Rome Feb. 21-24 to discuss the prevention of the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.
Pope updates resignation norms for bishops, prelates in Roman Curia
Updating the norms and regulations governing the resignation of bishops and of Roman Curia department heads who are not cardinals, Pope Francis said they will continue to hold office until he accepts their resignations.