Regimini ecclesiae universae

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With the Apostolic Constitution Regimini ecclesiae universae ( Latin for government of the universal Church) of August 15, 1967, Pope Paul VI. arranged a reorganization and reorganization for the Roman Curia . In accordance with the wishes of the Second Vatican Council , Paul VI. Immediately implemented the reorganization of the Curia and supplemented it with additional reform measures.

The Roman Curia

In order to fulfill his tasks, the Pope uses various authorities , also called dicasteries; they are collectively referred to as the Roman Curia. All of these authorities and institutions, which assist the Pope in the exercise of his supreme pastoral office, perform the tasks assigned to them in the name of the Pope and in his authority (can. 360 CIC ).

Unity Secretariat

The Council Decree, Christ Dominus , is the basic document for this Apostolic Constitution and, with regard to the Roman Curia, stipulates in number 9:

“In exercising the highest, full and direct power over the Church as a whole, the Pope uses the authorities of the Roman Curia. They consequently provide their office in his name and with his authority for the good of the churches and as a service that they render to consecrated shepherds. "

So even after the Council, the task of the Unity Secretariat (today: Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity ) should continue and is therefore also carried out by Paul VI. further confirmed. This council is, according to the will of the Pope, to promote the unity of Christians and therefore the exact interpretation and implementation of Catholic principles of ecumenism are in his care. This also includes the support of Catholic groups that deal with ecumenical issues. Most importantly, the Secretariat sends Catholic observers to Christian meetings and invites foreign observers to Catholic meetings.

Renaming and reforms of congregations

Congregation for Religious and Secular Institutes

The task of this Vatican central authority consists in the care and accompaniment (direction, discipline and studies ) of all male and female orders , as well as male and female congregations, secular institutes and societies of apostolic life . With the Apostolic Constitution Pastor Bonus in 1988 it was given its new name “ Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life ”. On the basis of the Constitution of Paul VI., In 1988, Pope John Paul II , together with Pastor Bonus, carried out new regulations for the Roman Curia.

Congregation for Catholic Education

The former “Congregation for Seminars and Universities” was renamed the Congregation for Catholic Education and was structured in three offices. During this reorganization, the Office for Catholic Schools was also set up with the aim of further developing the basic principles of education , especially in schools. The basis of this new regulation was the declaration Gravissimum educationis of the Second Vatican Council.

Congregation for the Clergy

The previous designation “Congregation for the Interpretation and Compliance of the Council of Trent ” was renamed the Congregation for the Clergy with this new constitution .

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  1. ^ Curia . German Bishops' Conference. Archived from the original on June 30, 2007. Retrieved October 4, 2019.