Friday, December 4, 2015

Pope Francis meets with Council for the Economy

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Thursday afternoon participated in the a meeting of the Vatican’s Council for the Economy.

A communiqué released by the Holy See Press Office on Friday said the Holy Father explained that the reason for his visit was to  personally thank and encourage Council members for the important role they fulfil in the vigilance  of the financial and administrative structures of the Holy See. He further confirmed the central role  of the Council in this work of reform to which the Holy Father is committed.

On behalf of the Council, Cardinal Reinhard Marx, the Coordinator of the Council, warmly  thanked the Holy Father for his presence at the meeting and reconfirmed its full commitment to the financial and administrative reforms initiated by Pope Francis.

Since its institution the Council has dedicated significant time and energy to the consideration and eventual implementation of measures aimed at transparency and a more effective management of the resources of the Holy See.

(from Vatican Radio)



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