After church scandals: Pope Francis rebuilds his diocese

New rules

After the conversion, the Pope must be involved in all important pastoral, administrative and economic decisions. His representative, the so-called Cardinal Vicar for Rome, must not take any important initiative or initiative that goes beyond normal administration without first reporting to him.

Pastoral guidelines and the budget of the diocese are also subject to the approval of the Pope. He must also agree to the selection of new pastors and candidates for ordination. Their selection is subject to newer rules, for example with regard to spiritual, psychological, intellectual and pastoral qualities.

At the same time, the pope set up a financial supervisory body that has to report to the pope once a year. He also created an office for the “protection of minors and vulnerable people”.

newly occupied

As before in the Vatican, the pope is now limiting the term of office of executives to five years with the possibility of a one-time extension. However, this does not apply to the cardinal vicar, his vicar and the auxiliary bishops. As before, the Pope decides regarding them.