Change at the Vatican will follow as the Pontiff’s implements his vision of ‘a poor Church for the poor’
Topic: Curia
Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury must not be afraid to argue
The ecumenical process will be enlivened by the Pontiff and archbishop having some spirited rows
More reasons to hope for a step change in the Vatican’s episcopal appointments policy
The bishops’ conferences could soon be beginning to look very different
Pope names 24 new cardinals
List includes a large number of Italians but not Archbishop Nichols of Westminster or Archbishop Dolan of New York
‘Life without tension would be boring’
Anna Arco meets an American priest who has agreed, with some reluctance, to take a senior role in the Roman Curia
Pontiff makes key appointments to Curia
Canadian cardinal and Swiss bishop named as leaders of important curial departments
Slew of new faces in new places
The Vatican announces appointments to major curial positions
Benedict calls in Schönborn and Sodano
Unusual Vatican statement takes Archbishop of Vienna to task







After his surprise election, Pope Francis must maintain momentum to reform the Curia
The Pontiff’s ‘Italian identity’ and a wise choice of Secretary of State will help bring about change at the Vatican