What Do Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Consultants Do?
This past September, Pope Francis appointed 28 new consultants for the dicastery, headed since July 2023 by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández.
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Pope Francis Appoints New Members to Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith
A look at the new members of the dicastery, which oversees matters of doctrinal orthodoxy throughout the global Catholic Church as well as the investigation and processing of sex abuse allegations against clergy.
Exclusive: Archbishop Fernandez Warns Against Bishops Who Think They Can Judge ‘Doctrine of the Holy Father’
The Vatican’s new doctrinal chief also discusses his openness to same-sex Church blessings, shares his thoughts on the German Synodal Way, and explains his approach to safeguarding doctrine.
Archbishop Fernández on New Role as Vatican’s Doctrinal Chief: ‘I Will Do it My Way’
Archbishop Fernández spoke about handling clerical abuse, the German Synodal Way, same-sex blessings, and how he plans to approach his new role.
The Mission of the DDF Is the Doctrine of the Faith
The appointment of a new prefect to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith with a ‘different’ mandate is not a repudiation of the importance of safeguarding the integrity of doctrine — not unless Pope Francis was repudiating himself.
Jesuit Superior: Father Marko Rupnik Was Automatically Excommunicated in 2019
The clergyman committed a crime of the sacrament of confession, which is one of the most serious crimes in the Catholic Church. The Jesuit is alleged to have also sexually abused members of a women’s institute of religious life in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Pope Francis Names Secretaries of Doctrinal and Disciplinary Sections of CDF
New appointments have been made to the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Is Archbishop Scicluna Headed for a Leadership Role at the CDF?
The Maltese prelate has served as adjunct secretary at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith since 2018.
What’s Behind Pope Francis’ Changes to the Vatican’s Doctrinal Office?
Shortly after his election, Pope Francis established a Council of Cardinals to assist him in governing the Church and help him draft a new apostolic constitution redefining the tasks and functions of curial offices.
Pope Francis Changes Structure of Vatican Doctrinal Office
The reorganization is a further step in Pope Francis’ gradual overhaul of the Roman Curia, which has included in recent months the replacement of several top personnel.
