How Roman Curia after only six months of the papacy Leo XIV? This question, more than valid, is not only on people’s minds observer Vaticanmany of whom have not removed it Bergoglian’s modus operandi which inevitably leads them into radically faulty reasoning. It is in the holy palace that it is located Lots curiositybut above all there is a lot of anxiety, in trying to predict the moves of mathematicians and puzzlers Rector. In fact, in the twelve years of the previous pontificate, from Casa Santa Martapapal residence, information filtered in and out, anticipating even the most disturbing actions Francis and thus test the reaction of Curia Romeconstitutionally bound to any Pope, no one could now predict Leo XIV’s actions. However, his first decision and first appointment reveal a lot about him style of government. A man who listens to everyone, who does not anticipate the solution to the problems he faces or not Leaks his appointment, as did Bergoglio, but then decided on his own, after one promise very long meditationbut with a unique firmness.
Leo XIV preferred collaborators who had low profileas he did until he was elected to the papacy. In fact, the Monsignor’s choice is very important, also from this point of view Filippo Iannone as prefect of the Dicastery of bishops and president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, a position held by the Prevost himself from 2023 to 2025. Both are religious, one Augustinian and the other Carmelite, both canonical and both were very quiet. In the Bergoglian Roman Curia, Iannone was the only prefect of the dicastery who was not a prefect cardinal. It’s clear now, of course red hat in the first consistory for the nomination of the new cardinal Leo XIV. However, an event that will not happen anytime soon. In fact, there are currently 126 cardinal electors, six more than the established limit Saint Paul VI and confirmed by a saint John Paul II. Prevost expected to wait until the number of cardinals under eighty was at least below the limit set by Montini.
Apart from Iannone, among those promoted by the curia were cardinals Ángel Fernández ArtimePrefect of the Dicastery for institutes of consecrated life and associations of apostolic life, appointed by Leo Court of Cassation of Vatican City State. A very eloquent choice is the choice of deputy regent Prefecture of the Papal Householda position created ad hoc by Prevost for his brother’s father Edward Daniang Dalengformer member of the general council and attorney general of the Order of Saint Augustine. The two have been very close for a long time and have total harmony. Therefore, Leo XIV chose the person he trusted most to support him in this matter hearing dailycoordinates with his personal secretariat and with the Secretariat of State to set the papal agenda. He also asked Deputy Regent Prevost computerize Prefecture of the Papal Household.
But of course there are those too fail the first months of his pontificate. Monsignor’s famous defenestration did not go unnoticed Roberto Kampisiwho was appointed as a member of the general affairs council of the State Secretariat permanent observer The Holy See at UNESCO, with the task of also following the activities of international Catholic organizations. An appointment that is not accompanied by the diocese, as is traditionally the case with those who serve as members of the first council of the Diocese. State Secretariat. It seems, among other things, that Campisi is destined to leave in the near future diplomatic service Holy See and returned to his archdiocese Syracuse. Another curial defender is the archbishop Andres Gabriel Ferrada Moreiraas secretary of the Dicastery for clergy sent as bishops San Bartolomé de Chillanin Chile. The prelate received episcopal consecration from Francis in 2021 and is considered one of the most faithful bishops.
In addition to the first appointment, there was also the first reform. Leo XIV put in place the Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day, chaired by the father Enzo Luckyin the Dicastery of the Laity, Family and Life, whose prefect is the Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell. Furthermore, Prevost determined that “in determining the financial investment activities of the Holy See, the Asset Administration of the Apostolic See generally makes effective use of organizational structure internal structure of the Institution of Religious Works, unless the authorized body, as determined by the statute of the Investment Committee, considers use financial intermediary established in another country”. Next, establishedMarine apostolateas the coordinating body for the Maritime Apostolate, within the body of public canon law, as well as approving its Statutes. Finally, eliminate it completely Bergoglio’s financial rules for the Fabbrica di San Pietro and the chapter of the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Leo XIV determined that both organism will further be subject to “the control and supervision established over the entities named in the list attached to the Statute of the Economic Council, as well as regulations and laws relating to its actions Extraordinary administration”.
We must not forget it either style of government from the Chancellor. The Pope criticized the lack of synergy between the two countries department of the Roman Curia. Therefore, it is no coincidence that Leo XIV intensified these meetings head of ministry for the more collegial work of his administration. Furthermore, Prevost has warned cardinals around the world that on January 7 and 8, 2026, the day after closing of the Jubilee of Hopewill hold an extraordinary consistory to hear the opinions of the cardinals. A necessity, that is government collegialwhich emerged prominently in the general congregation of cardinals before the conclave that elected Leo XIV. Prevost also places great emphasis on his role as Italy’s primate. That Father will be advertising Assision November 20, 2025, to close the CEI general session. A short visit to the city poor guywhere is the body St. Charles Acutiscanonized by Leo XIV. However, Prevost’s first apostolic journey was soon to come Türkiye And Lebanonfrom November 27 to December 2 2025, the point is to make wishes come true Bergoglio to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. A journey that is clearly ecumenical in nature aimed at continuing the path of dialogue within Christianity. With the closing of the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica, further important decisions await Leo XIV. However, day by day, Prevost was already planning his future papacy. Sometimes similar to hers direct predecessor and sometimes very different.
