This work tries to give an overview over of the Roman Curia and provide information on its composition.
The word Curia means the place of various offices of group of persons who compose the offices. The Roman Curia is the complex of department and institutes which assist the Roman Pontiff in the exercise of his supreme pastoral function for the good and service of the universal Church and of the particular Churches, by which the unity of faith and communion of the people of God is strengthened, and the mission is promoted which is proper to the Church in the world. The Apostles had numerous helpers and collaborator who made possible and facilitated for them the accomplishment of the task connected with the proclamation of the Gospel. Many names of these disciples and apostolic helpers are known to us, especially from the letters of St. Paul. The fulfilment of the apostolic mission, and especially of Peter’s ministry, has required numerous collaborators in every age. Our age, too, requires them to an extent adequate to the needs of our times, in which it is incumbent on the church to carry out the evangelical mission of salvation. The Roman Pontiff the centre of the unity of the Church and the reference point for the universal desire for brotherhood and internal co-operation among the peoples. The Roman Curia helps the Pope to fulfil his universal mission entrusted to him by our Lord Jesus Christ. The Church’s central organisation, through all the diversified organs, is an indispensable instrument for the Pope in carrying out the enormous burden of the Petrine ministry.
Table of Contents
- I Introduction
- II THE COMPOSITION OF THE ROMAN CURIA
- 1 THE SECRETARIAT OF STATE
- 2 CONGREGATIONS
- 2.1 Congregation for the Doctrine of faith
- 2.2 Congregation for the Eastern Churches
- 2.3 Congregation for the Cause of Saints
- 2.4 Congregation for the Bishops
- 2.5 Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples
- 2.6 Congregation for the Clergy
- 2.7 Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life
- 2.8 Congregation for Catholic Education
- 3 TRIBUNALS
- 3.1 Apostolic Penitentiary
- 3.2 Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura
- 3.3 Tribunal of the Roman Rota
- 4 PONTIFICAL COUNCILS
- 5 OFFICES
- 6 OTHER INSTITUTES OF THE ROMAN CURIA
- 6.1 Prefecture of the Papal Household
- 6.2 Office for Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff
- 7 CONCLUSION
Objectives and Key Themes
The primary objective of this text is to describe the composition and function of the Roman Curia, the administrative body of the Catholic Church that assists the Pope in his pastoral duties. It aims to provide a clear understanding of the various departments, congregations, tribunals, and offices within the Curia and their respective roles in upholding the unity of the faith and promoting the Church's mission worldwide.
- The structure and organization of the Roman Curia
- The roles and responsibilities of the various departments within the Curia
- The historical development and evolution of the Curia
- The Curia's contribution to the unity and mission of the Catholic Church
- The relationship between the Pope and the Roman Curia
Chapter Summaries
I Introduction: This introductory chapter defines the Roman Curia as the complex of departments and institutes assisting the Pope in his pastoral function for the universal Church. It emphasizes the historical necessity of collaborators for the Pope, referencing the Apostles and their helpers, and highlighting the Curia's crucial role in facilitating the Pope's universal mission.
II THE COMPOSITION OF THE ROMAN CURIA: This chapter details the composition of the Roman Curia, outlining its constituent parts: the Secretariat of State, nine Congregations, three Tribunals, eleven Pontifical Councils, three Offices, and other institutes. It serves as a foundational overview of the Curia's organizational structure, setting the stage for a more detailed examination of each component in subsequent sections.
Keywords
Roman Curia, Catholic Church, Pope, Secretariat of State, Congregations, Tribunals, Pontifical Councils, Offices, Pastoral Function, Church Governance, Ecclesiastical Administration, Mission of the Church, Unity of Faith.
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- Pierre Mvogo Amougou (Autor:in), 2018, The Roman Curia. Composition and General Information, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1131064
