Council of Cardinals continues discussions on Vatican reform

April 13, 2015

The Council of Cardinals, the 9-man body appointed by Pope Francis to provide advice on reorganization of the Roman Curia, is meeting in Rome this week.

The 3-day meeting, beginning on April 13, will continue discussions on a shuffling of responsibilities for offices within the Vatican. The group is expected to propose the creation of two new Vatican congregations, merging the duties of existing pontifical councils.

The Council of Cardinals is expected to meet again in July. The group has not yet issued a timetable for the announcement of proposed plans for Vatican reorganization.

 

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Further information:

• Ninth meeting of the Council of Cardinals (VIS)
• Curial reform plans unveiled: two new Vatican congregations proposed (CWN, 2/12)