‘Praedicate Evangelium’ Poses Problems, Some Church Analysts Warn
Critics of Pope Francis’ new curial reform document say some of the reforms threaten to revolutionize the Church’s understanding of the hierarchical power of governance.
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Are There Any Big Changes in the Authoritative Version of the New Vatican Constitution?
The Vatican published the standard edition of Praedicate Evangelium that serves as a reference for translations into other languages on March 31. The few changes include reference to the extraordinary form.
10 Highlights of ‘Praedicate Evangelium’
There’s much to admire in Pope Francis’ March 19 apostolic constitution, and many questions, too.
BREAKING NEWS: Pope Francis Reforms Roman Curia With Launch of Vatican Constitution
The new apostolic constitution Praedicate Evangelium replaces Pastor Bonus, promulgated by Pope John Paul II on June 28, 1988, and later modified by both Benedict and Francis.
Roman Curia’s Annual Lenten Retreat Changed Again Due to COVID-19
Pope Francis has asked members of the Roman Curia to make their own arrangements for a private Lenten retreat from Sunday, March 6 to Friday, March 11.
Why 2022 Could Shake-Up the Roman Curia
This year could see sweeping changes at the top of the curia, even without the publication of the long-awaited new Vatican constitution expected to be called "Predicate evangelium."
Giving Thanks for Cardinal Jorge Medina Estévez (1926-2021)
COMMENTARY: Aside from Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, no curial cardinal achieved more on critically important issues than did the Chilean cardinal, who died Oct. 3.
Pope Francis Hints at Imminent Changes in the Roman Curia
During the 74th general assembly today, Pope Francis gave some preview about his upcoming decisions, explicitly mentioning the appointment of the new prefect of the Congregation for the Divine Worship and the Discipline of Sacraments.
Vatican Finance Reform Continues With Two New Papal Decrees
Pope Francis issues sweeping new transparency laws for senior officials but critics doubt their efficacy unless the working culture of the Vatican changes.
Pope Francis Gives Roman Curia 17th-Century Text as Lenten Reading
The first edition of the manuscript was published in Italian in November 2020 by Edizioni San Paolo as a 320-page book.
