Cardinals to meet in April to consider Curia reform

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014

Pope Francis’s team of eight cardinals is to meet for three days starting April 28 to consider proposals to reform the Roman Curia.

They will also examine each of the Pontifical Councils, weighing up measures for mergers and changes.

One proposal is for a new figure, a “moderator Curiae”, who would coordinate the work of the various dicasteries.

Another is for a new Congregation for the Laity, which would incorporate some of the Pontifical Councils.

Additional reading

News category: News Shorts.

Tags: c8 cardinals, pontifical councils, Pope Francis, Roman Curia reform

Fifth Gospel Living – book review

Simple, sweet, sometimes heart-breaking, and always invigorating, Fifth Gospel Living is the latest publication from Fr John O’Connor and his Food for Faith ministry. It comprises stories of personal encounters with God. The 96 reflections are the result of a Read more

Treaty of Waitangi should be considered as a covenant relationship

A hīkoi opposing the Treaty Principles Bill has made its way to Wellington. Those who took part in the hīkoi, along with supporters around the country, both Māori and non-Māori, consider the Bill to be a betrayal of the commitments Read more

Christianity stands on threshold of new Reformation

Keynote speaker Tomáš Halík (pictured) a leading Catholic intellectual and author from the Czech Republic, says Churches must transcend national, religious, cultural boundaries A new reformation for the 21st century must transcend “the current forms and boundaries of Christianity,” resist Read more

CathNews New Zealand