Vatican City, 4 July 2014 (VIS) – The
Council of Cardinals, gathered at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, will
conclude its meetings this evening. The next sessions have been
scheduled for 15-17 September, 9-11 December and 9-11 February 2015.
With regard to the themes considered,
as well as those indicated in recent days (the Governorate, the
Secretariat of State and the Institute for the Works of Religion),
the Council resumed its reflections on the dicasteries of the Curia.
The Laity and Family were studied in particular depth, especially in
terms of the contributions and roles that should be assumed by
laypeople, married couples and women.
Decisions were not made, but more
detailed proposals were offered that will subsequently be inserted
into the overall framework of the new configuration of the Curia.
This afternoon the Council will
continue its meeting, turning its attention to the dicasteries that
have so far been studied less thoroughly.
Other themes on which there has been an
exchange of opinions during the meetings include the nunciatures and
their work, and the procedures for the appointment of bishops.
Aside from the contribution of the
Commission of Cardinals for the Supervision of the IOR, heard on
Tuesday and Wednesday, there was no further participation from
entities external to the Council.
With regard to the working atmosphere
and approach, the participants have expressed great satisfaction. The
overall tone has been described as “free, frank and friendly”
(the “3Fs”). The Pope participates naturally in the dialogue,
promoting a climate of free expression.
There are still no texts that may be
considered as drafts of the new Constitution, since the work proceeds
in the form of partial contributions, generally presented by
individual Cardinals charged with the task of studying specific
matters.
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