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.

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