Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See

In St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican in 2018, Pope Francis place a red biretta on Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, then Vatican substitute secretary of state, during a consistory at which Becciu and 13 others became cardinals. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Prosecution of Cardinal Becciu shows Francis' reforms will be hard to reverse

Distinctly Catholic: Pope Francis' determination to reform the Curia is showing signs of success. And every cardinal has gotten the message: Being a cardinal will not protect you from the consequences of your own actions.

Investments by Secretariat of State now under tighter control, says bishop

By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Pope issues new Vatican contract laws to save money, prevent corruption

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

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