Roman Curia
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the judicial and executive organizations of the papal see comprising the government of the Catholic Church.
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the court of the papal see.
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The secretary of state also heads the Roman Curia, the Church's central administration.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025
Reforming the often unwieldy and out-of-touch Vatican bureaucracy, known as the Roman Curia, which governs a church of 1.3 billion faithful, was a central motivation for Francis’ election in 2013.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2022
He has welcomed open debate in the church, often incurring the wrath of the Roman Curia, unrelenting in its desire to hold the line on traditional doctrine.
From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2020
Eventually, the work of the scientists and medical professionals will be presented to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, the Roman Curia office that oversees the complex process leading to the canonization of saints.
From Washington Times • Mar. 25, 2017
The expenses of the Roman Curia increased; the monastic Orders were wealthy.
From The Church and the Empire, Being an Outline of the History of the Church from A.D. 1003 to A.D. 1304 by Medley, D. J. (Dudley Julius)
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