Apostolic Constitution "Preach the Gospel" (Praedicate Evangelium)
With an Appraisal of Francis's Reform of the Roman Curia by Massimo Faggioli
Apostolic Constitution "Preach the Gospel" (Praedicate Evangelium)
With an Appraisal of Francis's Reform of the Roman Curia by Massimo Faggioli
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Paperback / softback
£15.99
Publisher: Liturgical Press
ISBN: 9780814668535
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 24/09/2022
Width: 12.7 cm
Height: 20.3 cm
2023 Catholic Media Association Third Place Award, Future Church
Praedicate Evangelium (Preach the Gospel) is one of the most important legislative acts that Pope Francis has promulgated since his election in 2013. In addition to the full text of this new constitution, this book features world-renowned theologian Massimo Faggioli’s explanation of the significance and limitations of this document. Bringing his unique insight as an Italian church historian, Faggioli explains how the constitution tries to apply, in a way that is different from the reforms of both Paul VI in 1967 and John Paul II in 1988, the ecclesiology of Vatican II to the structure and culture of the Roman Curia. It puts into motion many different aspects of the whole pontificate of Francis, including his desire for more diversity in the college of cardinals, decentralization of papal power, the reform of the economic and financial institutions of the Vatican, and the necessary structure to manage the global clergy abuse crisis in the Catholic Church.
Praedicate Evangelium (Preach the Gospel) is one of the most important legislative acts that Pope Francis has promulgated since his election in 2013. In addition to the full text of this new constitution, this book features world-renowned theologian Massimo Faggioli’s explanation of the significance and limitations of this document. Bringing his unique insight as an Italian church historian, Faggioli explains how the constitution tries to apply, in a way that is different from the reforms of both Paul VI in 1967 and John Paul II in 1988, the ecclesiology of Vatican II to the structure and culture of the Roman Curia. It puts into motion many different aspects of the whole pontificate of Francis, including his desire for more diversity in the college of cardinals, decentralization of papal power, the reform of the economic and financial institutions of the Vatican, and the necessary structure to manage the global clergy abuse crisis in the Catholic Church.
CONTENTS
Historical-Theological Introduction ix
POPE FRANCIS
APOSTOLIC CONSTITUTION
PRAEDICATE EVANGELIUM
on the Roman Curia and Its Service
to the Church in the World
I. Preamble 3
II. Principles and Criteria for the Service of the Roman Curia 10
III. General Norms (art. 1-43) 16
IV. Secretariat of State (art. 44-52) 33
V. Dicasteries 38
Dicastery for Evangelization (art. 53-68) 38
Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (art. 69-78) 44
Dicastery for the Service of Charity (art. 79-81) 48
Dicastery for the Eastern Churches (art. 82-87) 49
Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of
the Sacraments (art. 88-97) 51
Dicastery for the Causes of Saints (art. 98-102) 54
Dicastery for Bishops (art. 103-112) 55
Dicastery for the Clergy (art. 113-120) 59
Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life
and Societies of Apostolic Life (art. 121-127) 63
Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life (art. 128-141) 65
Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (art. 142-146) 70
Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue (art. 147-152) 72
Dicastery for Culture and Education (art. 153-162) 74
Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development
(art. 163-174) 78
Dicastery for Legislative Texts (art. 175-182) 83
Dicastery for Communication (art. 183-188) 85
VI. Institutions of Justice 87
Institutions of Justice (art. 189) 87
Apostolic Penitentiary (art. 190-193) 87
Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (art. 194-199) 88
Tribunal of the Roman Rota (art. 200-204) 90
VII. Institutions of Finance 93
Council for the Economy (art. 205-211) 93
Secretariat for the Economy (art. 212-218) 95
Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See
(art. 219-221) 98
Office of the Auditor General (art. 222-224) 99
Commission for Confidential Matters (art. 225-226) 100
Committee for Investments (art. 227) 101
VIII. Offices 102
Prefecture of the Papal Household (art. 228-230) 102
Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff
(art. 231-234) 103
The Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church (art. 235-237) 105
IX. Advocates 107
Register of Advocates at the Roman Curia (art. 238-239) 107
The Corps of Advocates of the Holy See (art. 240) 108
X. Institutions Associated with the Holy See (art. 241-249) 109
XI. Transitional Norm (art. 250) 112
Notes 115
"Massimo Faggioli presents the historical and theological context for intelligently understanding Pope Francis's reform of the Roman Curia, an institution many popes have tried to reform with limited success."
Thomas J. Reese, SJ "Professor Faggioli offers a valuable and well-informed historical and theological appraisal of Pope Francis's reform of the Roman Curia and its implications for a new structure of service for a more missionary church. He skillfully situates his assessment of Praedicate Evangelium in the historical and theological reform of the Curia beginning in 1588 with Pope Sixtus through the election of Pope Francis. The author demonstrates how the apostolic constitution reflects Pope Francis's vision of the church and the ecclesiology of Vatican Council II considering a more global church 'walking together' in synodality. Structured on Francis's core values of service to the pope, co-responsibility, and service to the ministry of bishops, local churches, and episcopal conferences, Praedicate Evangelium presents a blueprint for reform that calls for structural change as well as spiritual and cultural conversion."
Sharon Euart, RSM, JCD, Executive Director, Resource Center for Religious Institutes
"The new legislation on the organization of the Roman Curia, put in place by Pope Francis, is yet another step in its evolution. Massimo Faggioli puts this reform in a historical-theological context and immerses his readership in a breathtaking crash course on the development of this centuries old institution and the problems that are inherent to its functioning."
Kurt Martens, The Catholic University of America
