Roman Curia Archives

Pope offers promotion to two key curial allies

May 1, 2020

On Friday, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has promoted Italian Cardinal Benjamin Stella and Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to cardinal-bishops, the highest category a prelate can belong to apart from being the pope himself.

By Elise Ann Allen

Most Vatican offices open, but adapting schedules in wake of pandemic

Mar 14, 2020

Vatican offices will remain open to ensure “essential services for the universal church,” but each office is being asked to evaluate the best ways to provide those services while observing health precautions and guidelines on safe distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

By Cindy Wooden

Coronavirus scare has bought the Vatican some time … how will they use it?

Mar 12, 2020

Facing a ticking clock on several fronts, the coronavirus has bought Pope Francis and his Vatican team some time.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Listen to God in order to follow him, Jesuit tells curia officials

Mar 6, 2020

The purpose of the Lenten journey is to spiritually retrace the journey of Exodus — from the desert to the mountain of God, a Jesuit theologian told top Vatican officials.

By Carol Glatz

Despite staying home, Pope’s vibe still will be felt during Lenten retreat

Mar 2, 2020

One could make the argument that Francis doesn’t actually have to be in Ariccia or its Casa Divin Maestro (“House of the Divine Master”) for the Roman Curia’s annual retreat this week, because in many ways the experience already carries a distinctly Francis “vibe.”

By John L. Allen Jr.

Pope Francis bails on Lenten spiritual retreat amid ongoing cold

Mar 1, 2020

After cancelling all public engagements outside of his residence for the past three days, Pope Francis on Sunday appeared for his usual Sunday Angelus address but announced that he will not attend his week-long spiritual retreat due to his ongoing cold.

By Elise Ann Allen