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Real Vatican reform?

The announcement—that cardinals and bishops may be required to face charges before the Vatican’s criminal tribunals—was certainly significant. But the previous day’s news was a veritable blockbuster. The motu proprio that the pope released on Thursday, setting tough financial-disclosure standards for Vatican officials, is a huge step toward changing a venal culture in the Roman Curia. [1]