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Pope Leo XIV continues reform of Diocese of Rome with addition of leadership position

Catholic World Report

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July 8, 2026

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The appointment continues Leo’s reform of the Diocese of Rome, of which he is bishop, rolling back changes made by Pope Francis in 2023. [...]

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ZENIT

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· Jun 30, 2026

Another Change of Direction: Leo XIV Reforms the Diocese of Rome and Replaces All of Pope Francis’s Provisions

In terms of ecclesial governance, the reform scales back the more collegial and synodal character introduced by Pope Francis and restores a central role to the authority of the Cardinal Vicar. The post Another Change of Direction: Leo XIV Reforms the Diocese of Rome and Replaces All of Pope Francis’s Provisions appeared first on ZENIT - English.

Vatican News

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· Jun 30, 2026

New ASIF statute: A further step toward international standards

Pope Leo approves an organic reform of the Vatican Supervisory and Financial Information Authority (ASIF). The positions of President and Board will be replaced by a Management composed of a Director and Deputy Director, supported by Consultors. Read all

Catholic World Report

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· Jun 30, 2026

Pope Leo strengthens Roman Curia with new appointments in key Vatican dicasteries

With Tuesday’s nominations, the pope changed the No. 2 positions in dicasteries for which he appointed the top officials earlier this year. [...]

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 7, 2026

Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women

A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favourites to replace Pope Francis said he was stepping back from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault.Spanish-born Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, the Archbishop of Rabat in Morocco, denies wrongdoing.One woman who said he molested her made a written complaint about the cardinal in May to the Vatican embassy in Morocco, which AFP has seen.

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· Jul 2, 2026

Pope Leo Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Sect From Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV took the most significant disciplinary action of his young pontificate on Thursday, formally excommunicating the breakaway Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) after the group ignored his personal plea not to consecrate bishops without papal approval. One day after the radical traditionalist fraternity ordained four new bishops in Switzerland in direct violation ...

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Related coverage for "Pope Leo XIV continues reform of Diocese of Rome with addition of leadership position": ZENIT — Another Change of Direction: Leo XIV Reforms the Diocese of Rome and Replaces All of Pope Francis’s Provisions. Vatican News — New ASIF statute: A further step toward international standards . Catholic World Report — Pope Leo strengthens Roman Curia with new appointments in key Vatican dicasteries. Al-Monitor — Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women . The Daily Wire — Pope Leo Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Sect From Catholic Church