The proposed apostolic constitution for reforming and governing the Roman Curia is expected to emphasize the church's missionary mandate with the creation of a "super-dicastery" merging two offices dedicated to evangelization.
Accepting an invitation from the Chinese government, the Holy See is one of a number of nations and organizations participating in an international garden expo in Beijing.
In its 10th plenary assembly, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, headed by Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston, met in Rome on April 4-7 to discuss the recently concluded summit on sexual abuse.
The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has rejected an appeal by the now-former Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron of Agana, Guam, upholding its judgment of finding him guilty of abuse against minors.
The Vatican will be hosting a "spiritual retreat" on April 11-12 for the leaders of South Sudan, focusing on building confidence in the September 2018 peace agreement ending the five-year long civil war and strengthening civility and dialogue in public life.
Iraqis and Syrians returning to their homelands and refugees living abroad need the help of all Catholics and people of goodwill, said the Congregation for Eastern Churches.