This morning, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father Pope Francis presided over a meeting of the Heads of Dicasteries of the Roman Curia.

The meeting of the heads of dicasteries of the Roman Curia today, 20 November 2023, was an important event for the Catholic Church. Pope Francis addressed a number of key issues, including the reform of the Curia, care for the poor and the protection of minors.

On Curia reform, Pope Francis reiterated his commitment to this process. He said that the Curia must be a “house of service” for the Church, and that it must be closer to the faithful. To this end, the Pope proposed a series of changes, such as simplifying the structure of the Curia, greater transparency in its activities and promoting the participation of the laity.

In terms of care for the poor, Pope Francis stressed the importance of solidarity with those most in need. He said that the Church must be a voice for the poor, and that it must work to eradicate poverty and inequality. To this end, the Pope proposed a number of initiatives, such as the creation of a fund to help the poor and the promotion of social justice.

On the protection of minors, Pope Francis reiterated his commitment to the fight against child sexual abuse. He said the Church must do everything possible to protect children, and must work to restore the trust of victims. To this end, the Pope proposed a series of measures, including the creation of a new body for the protection of minors and the revision of procedures for reporting abuse.

Overall, the meeting of the heads of dicasteries of the Roman Curia was a positive event. Pope Francis sent a clear message that the Church is committed to reform, care for the poor and protection of minors. These are important issues for the Catholic Church, and it is positive that Pope Francis is prioritising them.