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 group rejected the Vatican's dominance arguing that Catholics should have the freedom to question the decisions of the Roman Curia - the Vatican departments that help run the Church.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2022
Francis was elected pope in 2013 on a mandate to reform the Roman Curia.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2022
The appointment of a suit-clad Spaniard was a startling change for the ordained members of the Italian-dominated Roman Curia.
From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2017
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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